Lead Cashier

Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) stands as the largest beauty retailer in North America and is widely recognized as the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrances, skin care products, hair care products, and salon services. With a robust portfolio that includes over 25,000 products from about 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, Ulta Beauty caters to a diverse clientele seeking quality, variety, and the latest in beauty trends. The company also offers full-service salons in every store, providing expert hair, skin, brow, and makeup services which enhance the overall customer experience. Ulta Beauty has cultivated a vibrant environment characterized by energy, passion, and excitement – an atmosphere where artistry and the joy of discovery merge to create exhilarating buying experiences for its customers. The company’s dedication to transforming the world one shade, one lash, and one cut at a time reflects its commitment to the empowering nature of beauty. Ulta Beauty strongly believes in fostering a purpose-driven workplace built on a vision and mission that is lived daily through its values. It nurtures an inclusive culture where every voice is heard, contributions are valued and recognized, and ample growth opportunities are provided. This environment ensures that employees are part of a community that supports their professional development and personal fulfillment.

The Lead Cashier (LC) role at Ulta Beauty is essential to maintaining the efficiency and excellence of guest transactions, particularly at the cashwrap area within the store. The LC acts as a proactive leader, not only assisting with the training of new cashiers but also cross-training other associates, thereby contributing to a highly skilled, knowledgeable, and motivated team. This position requires a candidate who is experienced in cashiering and capable of driving loyalty results through a strong focus on key business performance metrics such as sales, guest experience, and loyalty program engagement including credit services. The Lead Cashier plays a critical role in supporting store leadership through responsibilities such as managing open and close register functions, conducting associate exit inspections, and overseeing cashier chat ins and chat outs.

Beyond operational duties, the LC role emphasizes passion for the guest experience by engaging every customer with personalized service and educating them on the benefits of Ulta Beauty’s Loyalty Life Cycle. This approach not only enhances customer satisfaction and loyalty but also contributes to achieving store goals. The position demands excellence in process adherence, including compliance with company policies, dress code, cash control, and overall store cleanliness and aesthetics. As a leader in the store, the Lead Cashier is expected to foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement while ensuring that workstation displays and impulse fixtures remain organized, replenished, and visually appealing.

The pay range for the Lead Cashier position is competitive, ranging from $16.90 to $24.75 per hour, with exact compensation determined by factors such as education, qualifications, certifications, experience level, shift, location, and other organizational needs. Eligible full-time employees can benefit from paid time off, health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, while part-time employees also have access to dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. Ulta Beauty is committed to equal employment opportunities and considers all qualified applicants fairly, including those with criminal histories, in compliance with applicable laws such as the Fair Chance ordinances in cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York City.