Cashier PT - Garden State Plaza

AKIRA; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employee discount

Internal growth opportunities

Fast-paced work environment

Job summary

A national fashion retailer in Paramus is seeking a part-time Cashier to enhance the customer shopping experience. The role involves managing checkout processes, supporting floor operations, and maintaining store organization. Ideal candidates will have excellent cash-handling abilities and a friendly demeanor, ensuring customer satisfaction. Applicants should be flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities including cleanliness, cash register duties, and customer assistance. Join a fashion-forward company with growth opportunities and employee perks.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the store.
• Process and return merchandise from try-on sessions back to the floor.
• Deliver fast, friendly, and accurate checkout experiences.
• Collect customer information for AKIRA’s loyalty program.
• Suggest last-minute add-ons to maximize sales at checkout.
• Complete operational tasks as assigned by store leadership.
• Ensure all assigned duties are finished before clocking out.
• Deliver fast, friendly, and accurate checkout experiences.

Skills

Cash-handling skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service orientation

Attention to detail

Multitasking ability

Lifting & merchandising

Job description

About AKIRA

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.

AKIRA – Cashier (Part-Time)

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

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

Employee Perks

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

Diversity & Inclusion

At AKIRA, we believe in treating everyone in a first‑class manner. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment that reflects our community and values. Our team is made stronger by diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas, and we foster a culture where everyone can thrive and feel like they belong.

Job Type: Part‑Time

At AKIRA, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation practices. The starting pay for this position is $XXXX per hour and may be adjusted based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors. Additional compensation and benefits may also apply and will be discussed during the hiring process.