Cashiers (X3 Posts) โ Pedros | Paarl, Pinetown & Polokwane โ Apply by 30 September 2026
Employer: Pedros
Position: Cashier
Locations: Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo
Industry: Restaurant / Fast Food
Employment Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Entry Level
Available Locations
Pedros is recruiting Cashiers for the following locations:
- Paarl, Western Cape โ New Store Opening
- Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal โ New Restaurant Opening
- Polokwane Central, Limpopo โ New Restaurant Opening
Overview
Pedros is looking for energetic and customer-focused Cashiers to join its restaurant teams in Paarl, Pinetown and Polokwane Central.
These opportunities form part of new restaurant openings, giving successful candidates the chance to join the teams from the early stages of operations and develop their skills in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
Cashiers will be responsible for processing customer orders and payments, operating point-of-sale systems, promoting specials, assisting customers and maintaining an organised front-counter area.
Previous cashier or retail experience is preferred, making these opportunities potentially suitable for entry-level candidates who have strong numerical and customer-service skills.
Key Responsibilities
– Welcome and assist customers in a friendly and professional manner.
– Take and process customer orders accurately.
– Process cash, card and digital payments.
– Operate the restaurant’s point-of-sale (POS) system.
– Assist with basic POS-related issues when required.
– Issue receipts to customers.
– Process approved refunds or exchanges according to company procedures.
– Promote current specials and promotions.
– Upsell additional products where appropriate.
– Manage customer queues efficiently during busy periods.
– Respond to basic customer questions and concerns.
– Escalate customer complaints when necessary.
– Maintain a clean and organised counter area.
– Handle cash responsibly and accurately.
– Balance cash at the end of the shift.
– Complete and submit required end-of-shift reports.
– Help protect company assets and minimise losses.
– Support the restaurant team during busy trading periods.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Previous cashier or retail experience, which is preferred.
- Strong numerical skills.
- Ability to process customer transactions accurately.
- Good customer-service abilities.
- A professional and presentable appearance.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
Requirements and Skills
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- Numerical accuracy.
- Customer-service orientation.
- Good communication skills.
- Integrity and honesty.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Sales and upselling ability.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage customer queues efficiently.
- Good cash-handling skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Reliability and professionalism.
Possible Interview Questions
Candidates preparing for a Pedros Cashier interview may be asked:
- Why would you like to work as a Cashier at Pedros?
- Do you have previous cashier, retail or restaurant experience?
- How would you make sure that customer orders are captured correctly?
- Have you previously worked with a POS or till system?
- How would you handle a customer who says they received the wrong order?
- What would you do if your till did not balance at the end of your shift?
- How would you handle long queues during a busy lunch or dinner period?
- How would you promote a special or additional product to a customer?
- Why is honesty particularly important when working as a Cashier?
- How do you maintain good customer service when working under pressure?
CV Tips for Pedros Cashier Applicants
Make any previous cashier, restaurant, fast-food, retail or customer-service experience easy to find on your CV.
Highlight duties involving:
- Cash handling.
- POS or till systems.
- Taking customer orders.
- Card and digital payments.
- Customer service.
- Upselling.
- Promotions.
- Till balancing.
- Handling customer complaints.
- Working in busy environments.
- Restaurant or fast-food operations.
If you do not have formal cashier experience, highlight transferable skills such as numeracy, communication, honesty, customer service, teamwork and ability to work under pressure.
APPLICATION PROCESS
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