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WHO WE ARE At Ghirardelli, we honor tradition and drive innovation, aiming to be the top choice for premium chocolate. Our commitment to Making Life A Bite Better inspires both our products and the way we do business. We support personal and professional growth, recognizing that each employee’s contribution directly impacts Ghirardelli’s growth and success. Join our dynamic team and help shape Ghirardelli's future.
Job Summary
Ghirardelli's employees are the face of our company. They set us apart from other retailers. They are ambassadors of our brand and over the past 48 years, our Restaurant and Retail division has evolved from a single soda fountain and retail store in Ghirardelli Square into a dynamic department, with over 700 colleagues. We believe our vision is changing the way the consumer experiences chocolate and our objective is to be America's #1 premium chocolate company.
The Cashier is a brand ambassador that will greet guests and process purchases through the electronic register system.
Starting Rate: $21.00/hr
Scope of Responsibilities:
Cashiering
- Greet each Guest using both verbal and non-verbal communication in a positive manner
- Process purchases using either scanner technology or electronic keypad
- Properly bag purchases--wrapping breakable items where necessary
- Up-sell to Guest using established and appropriate procedures
- Process final purchases with either proper cash handling techniques or credit card transactions
- Close each transaction with a friendly greeting and inviting the guest to return
Guest Service
- When not processing purchases, assist guests on sales floor with purchases
- Utilize knowledge of products and pricing to satisfy guest inquiries and create up-sell opportunities
- Replenish stock of durable and perishable goods as needed
- Answer shop phone system and respond to guest service needs in a professional manner
- Regularly assist Chocolateers, Supervisors, and Management in monitoring guest activity and creating excitement with superior guest service
- Assist, when necessary, in pre-packing items for sale; gift-wrapping items for sale; inventory control and management
- Offer samples of product to guests
Specific Knowledge & Skills
- Basic math skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills relevant to the requirements of the position
- Ability to work with little or no supervision
- Ability to work with a diverse work team and meet adversity with professionalism
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Computer literacy in register systems
- Knowledge of POS systems
- A Propensity to provide Superior Guest Service
Education and/ Experience
- High School Diploma Preferred
- 0 - 2 years minimum experience in retail/restaurant cashiering.
"Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records."
To learn more about our benefits visit Corporate Careers | Ghirardelli, and select "Learn More" under Corporate, Manufacturing or Restaurant & Retail.
Ghirardelli's salary range reflects market rates based on our size, revenue, and location. Starting pay is determined using a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience as well as market conditions. A bonus and/or long-term incentive may be included as part of this compensation package.
Ghirardelli is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, local or federal law. Where permitted by law, applicants for this position may be required to undergo job‑related background and drug screening. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with relevant state and local fair chance laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the New York City Fair Chance Act, where applicable.
