How to Get a Cashier Job with No Experience in 4 Easy Steps

Every week we comb through the news to find employment trends affecting the hospitality industry so you don’t have to. This week’s hospitality in the news topic: how to get a cashier job with no experience. 

With over three million people employed in the United States as cashiers, opportunities in this position are vast. Cashiers work in restaurants, retail establishments, or concession stands and while these locations differ, the position requirements are often the same. But what if you don’t have any experience? We’re here to help. Follow these four steps to learn how to get a cashier job with no experience. 

How to Get a Cashier Job with No Experience 

STEP 1: IMPROVE YOUR SOFT SKILLS  

Soft skills are qualities like good communication, coachability, and friendliness. Cashier positions require several soft skills because they work directly with customers and are necessary for creating a good guest experience. Oftentimes cashiers need to have great organizational and people skills. Having these impressive soft skills is one of the most effective ways to learn how to get a cashier job with no experience.

Practice keeping your desk or room neat and organized to prepare you for keeping your workspace in order. We also suggest doing some simple research on how other cashiers interact with their customers. Visit a coffee shop, restaurant, or mall and see how other cashiers connect with those around them. Take note of things they do to make your experience better so you can start to mirror their actions.  

STEP 2: GET FAMILIAR WITH POS SYSTEMS 

A point-of-sale or POS system is used for electronically processing payments from customers and may be used for additional responsibilities at other establishments (such as taking orders at restaurants). If you’ve never worked with this system before it’s important to familiarize yourself with them before applying for a job as a cashier. Check out YouTube for tutorials to get better acquainted with the software you’ll be working with.

STEP 3: BRUSH UP ON BASIC MATH 

Depending on where you’re working some cashier positions may involve cash handling without the use of a POS system. For this reason, it’s beneficial to brush up on basic math skills. Find a good website that allows you to practice – it can make all the difference on your shift.  

STEP 4: GO GET THAT JOB 

Finally you’re prepared for the position and it’s time to apply for a job as a cashier. If that job isn’t available, start off by finding a similar position that will afford you the opportunity to learn and move into the position you want.  

Now that you know how to get a cashier job with no experience, you have a variety of opportunities at your fingertips. Did you know that LGC has a division dedicated to working at stadiums around the country? Not only that, but the shift times are flexible and it’s a great way to make some extra cash for the summer. It’s called ConcessionStaff and you can learn more here.