Cashier

California Fish Grill is a renowned restaurant chain focused on delivering high-quality seafood dishes with a commitment to freshness, flavor, and exceptional customer service. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and dedication to culinary excellence, California Fish Grill has established itself as a popular dining destination in California and beyond. The company values employee development and promotes a collaborative team environment that fosters growth, learning, and career advancement.

The position available is that of a Cashier, an hourly, non-exempt role vital to the seamless operation of the restaurant. This role involves enacting cash and credit card transactions for menu items purchased by guests during daily serving hours. The Cashier works closely under the guidance of the Restaurant General Manager and the Training General Manager, ensuring an efficient, accurate, and friendly transaction process. This position requires high attention to detail in handling payments, including the ability to detect counterfeit money and assure compliance with age restrictions when serving alcoholic beverages.

Key responsibilities include greeting guests warmly, processing their food orders accurately, repeating orders to confirm, charging the correct prices for each menu item, handling cash and credit payments, and providing precise change as needed. Cashiers must be well-versed in the restaurant’s current menu and pricing, capable of managing gift card transactions, and able to make quick corrections to guest orders. The role demands excellent guest interaction, ensuring every visitor’s satisfaction and a positive dining experience.

In addition to transactional duties, Cashiers maintain a neat and clean work area, adhere to uniform and personal hygiene standards, and participate in ongoing in-service trainings. Safety and sanitation practices are critical, and the Cashier supports company goals related to safe work habits, confidentiality of guest information, compliance with state and federal laws, and harassment-free workplace policies. Teamwork and communication skills are essential to coordinate effectively with co-workers and supervisors, and to uphold the restaurant’s mission, values, and vision.

Candidates must be capable of performing multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, displaying adaptability, initiative, and strong decision-making skills. Physical demands include standing for extended periods, reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds, stooping, kneeling, and other routine restaurant activities involving manual dexterity and sensory skills.

This position requires a high school diploma or GED with 1-2 years of related experience, preferably in cashier or food service roles. Valid ServSafe or equivalent food handler certification is mandatory, along with a high level of integrity and honesty. The working conditions reflect a busy restaurant environment where flexibility to work beyond regular hours may be necessary to meet operational needs.

Joining California Fish Grill as a Cashier offers an opportunity to grow professionally within a well-established, customer-focused restaurant brand. Employees enjoy a supportive work environment that values safety, quality service, and teamwork. This role is ideal for those with a passion for guest satisfaction, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in dynamic, customer-facing settings.