Cashier

Efficientapply; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Pay

Advancement opportunities

Free shoes

Flexible schedules

Competitive pay

Annual reviews

Training and development

Job summary

El Pollo Loco is hiring a Cashier to greet guests, take orders, and keep service fast and friendly. You may work at the counter or drive-thru, collaborating with teammates to deliver quality, efficient guest experiences.

We welcome applicants with no experience; prior restaurant or customer service exposure is a plus. Flex schedules, training, and advancement opportunities are available to help you grow within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service preferred but not required.
• Ability to speak and read English is required.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with a friendly, welcoming attitude and deliver great guest service.
• Operate drive-thru or assist with front counter as needed to ensure fast, accurate service.
• Enter orders in a POS system and assist with basic food handling where required.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

POS experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Job description

Cashier

Company & Culture

For over 35 years El Pollo Loco continues to dominate the market in delivering the best citrus-marinated fire-grilled chicken. We opened our first restaurant in 1980 in Los Angeles, and today we are over 450 restaurants strong and still growing! From our products to our people, we're truly amazing!

Our Crew Members are the heart and soul of our restaurants. Each and every one of our Crew Member careers plays a meaningful and critical role in the El Pollo Loco familia.

What's in it for you!

We offer eligible Employees the following Benefits/Perks:

• Sick Pay up to 40 hours per year
• Opportunity for Advancement/Internal Promotions
• FREE shoes twice a year for zero accidents*
• Flexible Schedules
• Competitive Pay
• Employee Reviews once a year and merit increase when applicable
• Continues Training and Development

Cashier Job Summary:

As a Cashier you will provide friendly and courteous service by greeting each guest with a smile and making them feel welcome. You may be asked to run the drive- thru station and work with a team to deliver fast and efficient service. Either way, your job will be to ensure great guest service 100% of the time!

Requirements:

• Experience: No experience is required, however one or more years of experience in restaurant or customer service position is preferred
• Education: No education is required, however a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is preferred.
• Communication: Ability to speak and read English is required (second language a plus). Ability to speak effectively with external customers is required.
• Competencies: Customer service skills, and experience entering orders into a Point-Of-Sales (POS) system is preferred
• Food Handler Card: A food handler card required where applicable

Job Details:

• Work Hours: Full-Time and Part-Time hours are available
• Career Advancement/Career Plan: We promote heavily from within, so from a Crew Member you can develop to become a Shift Leader, Assistant Manager, General Manager, and beyond!
• Work Attire: EPL logo'd shirt will be provided, black pants or jeans and no-slip shoes required