Lead Cashier

Busy-Beaver-Building-Centers; Grove City (Mercer County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

401(k)

Job summary

Busy Beaver is seeking a Lead Cashier to manage and mentor the cashier team while performing daily cashier functions.

You'll train cashiers, ensure accurate transactions, open/close registers, and balance cash while upholding high customer service standards in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Customer service–oriented, with excellent communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and coach a team.
• Strong knowledge of POS systems and cash handling procedures.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• High energy, sense of urgency, and ability to prioritize.
• Professional demeanor and ability to inspire trust.
• Previous retail or cashier leadership experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and develop cashiers; monitor performance.
• Open and close registers; balance cash; enforce POS procedures.
• Deliver excellent customer service with honesty and urgency.
• Open and close registers daily; supervise cashier team.
• If needed, act as Keyholder in management's absence.
• Drive customer engagement strategies to hit sales goals.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Customer service

POS systems

Cash handling

Detail oriented

Communication

Education

Retail leadership experience

Tools

POS systems

Cash handling procedures

Job description

• Base Pay $12.00 - $14.00 / Hour
• Job Category customer service, cashier, retail
• Employee Type FT Hourly

Description

About Busy Beaver
Helpful people. Quality products. Supporting our local community for generations.

At Busy Beaver, it's our mission to be your favorite neighborhood home improvement center. We provide a "just right" assortment of everything you need—whether it's for routine yard maintenance or your next DIY project. Our stores offer the right mix of products at a great value every day, and our friendly, helpful staff love to help neighbors make the most of their homes.

Position Summary

TheLead Cashieris responsible for managing and mentoring the cashier team while also performing daily cashier functions. In this role, you'll train and develop cashiers, ensure accurate and efficient transactions, and maintain high standards for customer service. You'll also open and close registers, handle cash balancing, monitor Point-of-Sale (POS) procedures, and serve as a keyholder when management is unavailable.

This role is ideal for someone who is customer-focused, detail-oriented, and thrives in a leadership position within a fast-paced retail environment.

What You'll Do

Leadership & Training

• Train, develop, and provide ongoing education to new and current cashiers.
• Lead by example with professionalism, initiative, and customer engagement.
• Inspire trust and confidence by setting clear expectations and demonstrating consistency.
• Support a positive culture through accountability and coaching.
• Assist with staffing needs and evaluate cashier performance.
• Implement and drive customer engagement strategies to achieve sales and margin goals.
• Lead by example in completing customer transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Monitor and improve cashier key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Deliver excellent customer service with honesty, courtesy, and urgency.

Store Operations & Administration

• Open and close registers daily, ensuring proper procedures and POS system accuracy.
• Complete cash balancing and oversee cashier compliance with policies.
• Maintain safety awareness and operational standards.
• Serve as acting manager in the absence of the General Manager or Assistant Manager (Keyholder responsibilities).
• Support store organization, inventory, and customer service initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Customer service–oriented, with excellent communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and coach a team.
• Strong knowledge of POS systems and cash handling procedures.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• High energy, sense of urgency, and ability to prioritize.
• Professional demeanor and ability to inspire trust.
• Previous retail or cashier leadership experience highly preferred.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Leadership role with opportunities to grow your career in retail.
• Be part of a locally rooted, community-focused company.
• Work in a supportive team environment with a strong customer-first culture.
• Employee discount on the products you know and love.
• 401(k)

Equal Employment Opportunity
Busy Beaver is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

Requirements

Pre-Employment Screening: Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment screening, which may include a background check and drug screening, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Satisfactory results are required prior to employment.