How to hire a seasonal cashier

How to hire a seasonal cashier, step by step

Here's a step-by-step seasonal cashier hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a seasonal cashier job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new seasonal cashier
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a seasonal cashier, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a seasonal cashier to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a seasonal cashier that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of seasonal cashiers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Seasonal Cashier	Description	Hourly rate
   Seasonal Cashier	Cashiers process payments from customers purchasing goods and services.	$11-17
   Cashier/Host	A cashier/host is responsible for facilitating the cash register processes and managing financial transactions. Cashier/hosts process reservations and online payments, respond to customers' inquiries and concerns, escalate high-level complaints, update customer's account information on the database, and perform various administrative and clerical tasks as needed... Show more	$7-17
   Box Office, Cashier	A box office cashier is primarily in charge of selling admission tickets to customers, ensuring fast and efficient procedures. They process cash or credit card payments, balance out the cash drawers, maintain accurate records, use automated systems, and produce progress reports as necessary... Show more	$12-14

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Inquiries
   • Quality Customer Service
   • Customer Issues
   • Sales Floor
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Math
   • Front End
   • Cash Handling
   • Cleanliness
   • Basic Math
   • POS
   • Product Knowledge
   • Work Ethic
   • Stock Shelves

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage jewelry stock and inventory balances accurately.
   • Operate a POS cash register, handle customer transactions and count money in drawers to ensure the amount is correct.
   • Bag groceries and mix any receipt mistakes if any.
   • Perform store functions using a POS system in order to process purchases, returns, payments, and credit card applications.
   • Utilize basic computation and mathematics, and maintain electronic registers for all payment transactions including cash and credit cards.
   • Maintain parks and clean trash, use diesel mowers and small engine tools to complete goals.

   More seasonal cashier duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the seasonal cashier job description is a good way to get more applicants. A seasonal cashier salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a seasonal cashier in Tennessee may be lower than in California, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level seasonal cashier. Additionally, a seasonal cashier with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average seasonal cashier salary

   $14.27hourly

   $29,678 yearly

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   Entry-level seasonal cashier salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average seasonal cashier salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$34,543	$17
   2	Massachusetts	$33,092	$16
   3	Minnesota	$31,727	$15
   4	New York	$31,066	$15
   5	Colorado	$30,451	$15
   6	Arizona	$30,094	$14
   7	North Dakota	$29,881	$14
   8	Illinois	$29,098	$14
   9	Wisconsin	$28,441	$14
   10	South Dakota	$28,028	$13
   11	New Jersey	$27,857	$13
   12	Iowa	$27,103	$13
   13	Ohio	$26,596	$13
   14	Arkansas	$26,290	$13
   15	Texas	$26,127	$13
   16	Kansas	$25,229	$12
   17	Indiana	$24,964	$12
   18	Florida	$24,818	$12
   19	North Carolina	$24,642	$12
   20	Georgia	$23,668	$11

   Average seasonal cashier salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Hannaford Supermarkets	$31,334	$15.06	240
   2	Whole Foods Market	$31,231	$15.01	308
   3	Wegmans Food Markets	$31,067	$14.94	99
   4	Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City	$30,829	$14.82
   5	ALDI USA	$30,713	$14.77	1,077
   6	Alterra Mountain	$30,530	$14.68
   7	Live Nation Entertainment	$30,309	$14.57	8
   8	Empire State Realty Trust	$30,148	$14.49
   9	Guest Services	$30,068	$14.46	23
   10	Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens	$29,941	$14.39
   11	Vail Resorts	$29,604	$14.23	30
   12	Des Moines, Washington	$29,275	$14.07	3
   13	BJ's Wholesale Club	$29,084	$13.98	62
   14	Nebraska Furniture Mart	$28,848	$13.87
   15	Michaels Stores	$28,225	$13.57	38
   16	Imperial Parking	$28,108	$13.51
   17	Stew Leonard's	$28,092	$13.51
   18	City of Northglenn	$28,069	$13.49
   19	Lagoon	$28,048	$13.48
   20	Blount Fine Foods	$28,048	$13.48

4. Writing a seasonal cashier job description

   A job description for a seasonal cashier role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a seasonal cashier job description:

   Seasonal cashier job description example

   Who we are
   With an inclusive retail environment that is fueled by passionate associates, Bath & Body Works is one of the most creative, dynamic and profitable fashion retailers in the industry. We are a $6.4 billion retail brand - and growing - with 10+ years of back-to-back growth and unlimited potential. We are the world's leading fragrance retail brand for body and home, delivered through fashion, trend and newness with products that are globally inspired.
   
   The opportunity
   We're hiring for you to join our team as a sales associate in our stores. In this role, you will be the face of Bath & Body Works - understanding our customers' needs and helping them find the best products for themselves and others. Our associates are dedicated to delivering exceptional and consistent customer experiences that positively impact sales growth in their store, and contribute to a positive, high-energy environment. As an associate, you will:
   
   • Consistently execute our selling model in a fun, team environment
   • Meet sales goals and expectations during your scheduled shifts
   • Build a highly satisfied and loyal customer base through engagement, uncovering needs, making product recommendations, sales conversion and capturing customer phone numbers/email addresses
   • Support product replenishment activities that keep the store full and abundant
   • Assist with floorset execution, window changes, visual presentation and marketing placement as needed
   • Abide by our values, policies, procedures and safety messages
   
   What you can expect from us
   • A merchandise discount of 30% at Bath & Body Works
   • Mental health and well-being services and resources at no cost to you
   • An opportunity to save in the BBW 401(k) after you've been with us for a year and worked 1000 hours
   • A fun, rewarding experience where you can be you … because we believe in making the world a brighter, happier place through fragrance, and that diversity, equity and inclusion make us stronger
   
   Qualifications
   What you'll contribute to the team
   • Demonstrated sales and customer service results in a fast-paced environment
   • Availability for varied weekly shifts including weekend, closing and peak hour shifts
   • Effective communication skills, being open to feedback and the ability to act on it
   We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual's race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning non-discriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right seasonal cashier for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with seasonal cashiers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit seasonal cashiers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your seasonal cashier job on Zippia to find and attract quality seasonal cashier candidates.
   • Use niche websites such as salesjobs, salesheads, allretailjobs.com, sales trax.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit seasonal cashiers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new seasonal cashier

   Once you've selected the best seasonal cashier candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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