Cashier - PT

Yorktown Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employee discount

Internal growth opportunities

Fast-paced environment

Job summary

A dynamic fashion retailer in Chicago is seeking a Cashier to enhance the shopping experience by providing exceptional service and operational support. Responsibilities include managing cash register duties, maintaining store organization, and assisting customers. The ideal candidate is friendly, detail-oriented, and capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment. Offered perks include employee discounts and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Friendly and service-focused with strong interpersonal skills.
• Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays.
• Honest, dependable, and team-oriented.
• Able to work weekends/holidays
• Capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• Able to lift and organize merchandise

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the store.
• Deliver fast, friendly, and accurate checkout experiences.
• Support stylists by pulling product and helping manage customer needs.

Skills

Excellent cash-handling skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Multitasking ability

Service-focused mindset

Multitasking

Lifting merchandise

Job description

Founded in 2002 with our first women's boutique in Chicago, AKIRA has grown into a national fashion powerhouse with 35+ retail locations and a thriving eCommerce platform at shopAKIRA.com.

What sets us apart? Fanatical, obsessive attention to our customers' needs and desires. At AKIRA, every team member is empowered to Act and Think Like an Owner, a mindset that fuels innovation, accountability, and success across the business.

Position Overview: Cashier

*** New Store Opening February 2026 ***

As a Cashier at AKIRA, you're more than just a point-of-sale expert‑you're the final touch in delivering an unforgettable shopping experience. You'll wear many hats, supporting our sales team, managing fitting rooms, organizing the floor, and ensuring customers leave with a smile. Your attention to detail, speed, and service mindset will help drive sales and maintain a seamless in‑store environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Floor & Operational Support
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the store
  • Keep fitting rooms tidy and available for customers
  • Process and return merchandise from try‑on sessions back to the floor
  • Assist with putting out new inventory and replenishments
  • Support stylists by pulling product and helping manage customer needs
  • Complete operational tasks as assigned by store leadership
  • Ensure all assigned duties are finished before clocking out
• Cash Register Duties
  • Deliver fast, friendly, and accurate checkout experiences
  • Collect customer information for AKIRA's loyalty program (name, phone, birthday)
  • Suggest last‑minute add‑ons to maximize sales at checkout
  • Operate the register in accordance with all company policies and procedures
  • Follow all payment, pricing, discount, and return protocols
  • Address customer questions, feedback, or concerns professionally
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked register station

What We're Looking For

• Excellent cash‑handling skills and attention to detail
• Friendly and service‑focused with strong interpersonal skills
• Honest, dependable, and team‑oriented
• Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast‑paced environment
• Capable of lifting and organizing merchandise and shipments

AKIRA offers a generous employee discount, internal growth opportunities, and a fast‑paced, fashion‑forward work environment.

Compensation

At AKIRA, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices. Compensation for this position will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors. Additional compensation and benefits may also apply and will be discussed during the hiring process.