Concessions Staff - Cashier | Part-Time| Ryan Center

Overview

The Concessions Cashier provides excellent customer service by knowing and understanding the products being sold at all concessions stands.

The cashier is responsible for handling all transactions at the point of sale system and adhering to all cash handling policies and procedures.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $15.

Benefits for PT roles : 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching. Also, OVG provides part-time, seasonal, and internship employees with one hour of accrued paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year.

This position will remain open until October 31, 2024

About the Venue

A state-of-the-art, multi-purpose facility, the Thomas M. Ryan Center, located on the University of Rhode Island campus in scenic South County, opened its doors in June 2002.

Home to URI Men’s and Women’s Basketball programs, the Ryan Center also features the URI football teams' locker room, along with athletic department offices, training rooms, players' lounges and a souvenir store.

The venue seats 8,000 for basketball, and over 6,300 for concerts, family shows, lectures and other community Ryan Center was designed and built to meet all ADA specifications to accommodate our guests with disabilities.

Located in Kingston, the Center draws on an audience of over 1.4 million people within a 40-mile radius.

Responsibilities

Enters and processes all sales via cash, debit and credit card transaction using a cash register or other point of sale system in a retail environment with efficiency and accuracy

Balance the cash register, making change, and recording purchases

Serves customers in a friendly and efficiently manner

Provides excellent customer service

Adheres to cash handling policies and procedures

Maintains excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, and management

Know and understand the products being served

Responsible for cleaning, stocking and restocking of workstations and displays

Ensures that all work areas and equipment are clean, food products are properly stored, utensils are clean and put away and floor is swept and mopped at the end of shift.

Staff must check out with Direct Supervisor and / or management to ensure the concession stand meets cleanliness standards

Keep work area clean and stocked throughout shift

Other duties and tasks as assigned by manager

Qualifications

Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff and guests in a clear business-like and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.

Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event drive environment.

Must show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.

If not already certified, you must be willing to take Servsafe Alcohol training within 15 days of date of hire (at our expense).

Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and / or pulling of up to 25 lbs.

Ability to multi task in a fast paced environment

Ability to work independently and as a productive member of a team

Capable of working a flexible schedule and extended hours, including but not limited to working early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Schedule is event based and must be available for 90% of scheduled events, as well as some mandatory shifts.

Must be able to work in a loud noise environment at times

Must be over 18 years old by date of hire.

Proven ability to work well with all levels of management

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills