Cafe Retail Sales Associate

141 Hard Rock Cafe International (STP) Inc; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

141 Hard Rock Cafe International (STP) Inc seeks a Sale Associate to guide guests through the shopping experience and uphold Hard Rock's brand energy. You will greet guests, answer questions, process sales at the POS, manage cash, and maintain stock and store presentation while delivering memorable experiences that earn loyal customers.

The role requires HS diploma, superb customer service, and flexibility to work weekends and holidays; prior retail or gaming industry experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to handle cash and perform transactions accurately.
• Flexible to work holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and assist with shopping experience.
• Answer questions accurately and politely.
• Process sales transactions using POS system.
• Maintain cash drawer balances and handle payments.
• Keep store clean, organized, and stocked.
• Provide product knowledge and upsell where appropriate.
• Create memorable guest experiences and maintain the brand image.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Cash handling

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our team members are the key to our company's success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits

Job Description: The Sale Associate is the ultimate guide through the guests' shopping experience. Hard Rock merchandise is a unique part of our business, which requires a special person to create the experience. As an RA, you will be assuming the role of tour guide, communicator, entertainer, memorabilia curator and musician (at heart).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Greeting guests.
• Answering questions - accurately and politely.
• Answering the phone.
• Making proficient sales transactions - using a point-of-sale system.
• Handling cash and other forms of payment.
• Maintaining proper cash drawer balances.
• Directing guests to areas/restrooms.
• Demonstrating impeccable product knowledge.
• Determining guests' needs - by actively engaging them in 1-on-1 conversations and informing guests of product features & benefits.
• Suggestive selling - using proven techniques (i.e., related items, higher-quality items, transitional phrases).
• Maintaining a clean and organized store.
• Maintaining proper product stock levels - through retail pulls & inventories.
• Displaying Retail product - through HRC's visual display standards.
• Performing opening, closing & side duties - cleaning glass, polishing brass, sweeping & vacuuming the floor, folding product, etc.
• Assuring the complete satisfaction of each and every guest.
• Creating memorable experiences.
• Entertaining guests to create "Raving Fans".

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Attend seminars when needed.

EDUCATION AND /OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma, or GED required.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must obtain and maintain valid licenses / certifications per Federal, State and Illinois Gaming Board regulations.
• Must successfully pass background check.
• Must successfully pass drug screening.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be able to work holidays and weekends, as well as flexible shifts and/or unusual hours.
• Prior experience in the Gaming industry strongly preferred.
• Maintaining a well-groomed appearance ("having a plan").
• Following all uniform guidelines.
• Practicing all general safety & sanitation standards.
• Recycling products, where possible.
• Maintaining HRC's 5 core Values and Mission Statement.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Basic mathematical skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

ABILITY TO:

• Be flexible to work varying shifts and time schedules as needed.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of team members and guests.
• Remain calm in a hectic, fast-paced atmosphere.
• Present an image of excitement, enthusiasm, and outgoing personality, while being able to project a professional appearance.
• Restock needed materials and retrieve dropped items.
• Use a cash register.
• Distinguish between different denominations of currency and make correct change.
• Use machines and equipment including, but not limited to; include cash register system, credit card machines, and calculator.
• Ability to move throughout the cafe (standing, walking, kneeling, bending) for extended periods of time.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to make repeating movements of the arms, hands, and wrists.
• Manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and ability to work with hand above shoulders.
• Ability to occasionally, regularly, frequently move objects (lift, push, pull, balance, carry) up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to turn or twist body parts in a circular motion.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to heat, cold, chemicals, and loud/noisy environment.
• Ability to travel via auto or airplane for long periods of time.
• Demonstrating a high level of organization, attention-to-detail and a sense-of-urgency.
• Displaying a positive and outwardly friendly attitude toward guests.

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Be Iconic represents the roots of our culture. The Seminole Tribe of Florida remains the only unconquered tribe in the United States of America. The Tribe established Seminole Gaming in 1979, when it opened the first high-stakes bingo hall in the United States. Building on its rich heritage of courageous and groundbreaking achievements, the Seminole Tribe of Florida acquired Hard Rock International in March 2007- the first transaction of its kind by a Native American tribe. Today, Hard Rock International remains one of the most globally recognized companies in the world, with Hard Rock Hotel, Casino, Cafe and Rock Shop® venues in over 74 countries. With the continued growth of Seminole Gaming and Hard Rock International, Seminole Hard Rock Support Services was created to support all of our brands and lines of business. With the largest global footprint in the hospitality industry for over 50 years, our number-one job is to bring fun and excitement to our team members and our guests!