Lead Cashier at Wegmans Food Markets
Job Description
Availability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends). Shifts end as late as 12am
Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older
Location: Downingtown, PA
Address: 1056 East Lancaster Ave
Pay: $17.50 / hour
Job Posting: 02/20/2026
Job Posting End: 03/20/2026
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In this position, you'll ensure the Front End operates smoothly and employees have the tools and resources needed to provide incredible service to customers exiting the store. If you have an outgoing personality and are looking for an opportunity to use your leadership skills, this could be the role for you!
What will I do?
- Proactively approach customers, assist them in locating products, and answer any questions they have
- Promptly respond to assist cashiers to meet customer needs quickly and efficiently
- Monitor customer flow and traffic patterns throughout the store, manage the right number of open lanes and run registers as necessary to reduce customer wait time
Required Qualifications
- Customer service experience
At Wegmans, we've always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.
Comprehensive benefits
- Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
- Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
- Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
- Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
- A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
- LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness
Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.
Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.
+At Wegmans, we've always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.
Comprehensive benefits- Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
- Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
- Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
- Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
- A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
- LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness
Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.
Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.
$35k is right at market for Cashiers nationally
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Raises may be modest; negotiate well upfront.
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