Cashier PT - Willowbrook

AKIRA; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Growth opportunities

Job summary

AKIRA in Houston seeks a part-time Cashier to deliver fast, friendly service at the register while supporting the sales floor.

You’ll handle transactions, assist with fitting rooms, restock, and help customers find items. The role emphasizes accuracy, speed, and a customer-first mindset in a busy fashion environment.

Qualifications

• Exceptional cash handling abilities.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Honest, dependable, and trustworthy.
• Flexible availability to meet the needs of the store.
• Skilled at multitasking with a strong sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Keep the store clean, organized, and visually appealing during downtime.
• Maintain tidy and inviting fitting rooms for customers.
• Process and return merchandise to the sales floor after customer try-on sessions.
• Assist with replenishing stock and organizing new apparel from shipments.
• Support the sales team by locating and pulling merchandise for their customers.
• Complete operational tasks as needed to support the overall team.
• Fulfill all closing duties assigned by the Manager before clocking out.
• Deliver a fast, seamless checkout process while providing an exceptional customer experience.
• Collect and input customer information for AKIRA’s loyalty program, including name, phone number, and date of birth.
• Drive sales by suggesting add-ons and highlighting merchandise at the register.
• Operate the cash register in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Ensure all company policies are followed for payment processing, discounts, returns, and current pricing.
• Address customer questions and concerns with professionalism and care.
• Share information on upcoming sales and events, including through cold calling when applicable.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient cash register area, including putting away merchandise after checkout.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Trustworthy

Multitasking

Flexible availability

Job description

AKIRA – Cashier (Part-Time)

In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing boutique in Chicago. Since then, the company has extended its reach to 40+ stores across the United States, as well as a thriving eCommerce business (shopAKIRA.com). AKIRA is extremely well-poised for sustained growth as we continue to build a nationally recognized brand.

AKIRA's culture has one very large, distinct difference from other high fashion competitors: Other-Worldly Customer Service and Fanatical, Obsessive Attention to the consumer's needs and desires. The core principle for all employees at AKIRA is to Act and Think Like an Owner, and this belief can be reflected across all areas of the company.

The Position: Cashier

Position Overview:

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.

Essential Functions:

Sales Floor / Operations Tasks

• Keep the store clean, organized, and visually appealing during downtime
• Maintain tidy and inviting fitting rooms for customers
• Process and return merchandise to the sales floor after customer try-on sessions
• Assist with replenishing stock and organizing new apparel from shipments
• Support the sales team by locating and pulling merchandise for their customers
• Complete operational tasks as needed to support the overall team
• Fulfill all closing duties assigned by the Manager before clocking out

Cash Registers

• Deliver a fast, seamless checkout process while providing an exceptional customer experience
• Collect and input customer information for AKIRA’s loyalty program, including name, phone number, and date of birth
• Drive sales by suggesting add-ons and highlighting merchandise at the register
• Operate the cash register in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Ensure all company policies are followed for payment processing, discounts, returns, and current pricing
• Address customer questions and concerns with professionalism and care
• Share information on upcoming sales and events, including through cold calling when applicable
• Maintain an organized, clean, and efficient cash register area, including putting away merchandise after checkout

Qualifications:

• Exceptional cash handling abilities
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Honest, dependable, and trustworthy
• Flexible availability to meet the needs of the store
• Skilled at multitasking with a strong sense of urgency

Physical Requirements:

• Move product, supplies and/or boxes repetitively; ability to push, pull, lift a maximum of 50 lbs. based on needs of the role
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time, including a 10-12 hour shift

Employee Perks:

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

Job Type: Part Time

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.

We may utilize AI-assisted and automated tools as part of the recruiting and hiring process. All employment decisions are made in compliance with applicable laws and without discrimination.