Description
The Plaza Market is a convenient European-style market with upscale grab-and-go food offerings alongside basic groceries staples, gourmet packaged foods and sundries - health, beauty, and basic household items.
About Your Compensation
Compensation for this position starts at $21.00/hour and, with demonstrated experience and qualifications, candidates may earn up to $20.00/Hour.
About Your Work Day
Attends orientation and all subsequent training.
Assists training new Cashier Team Members.
Properly faces and stocks inventory throughout shift
Follows cash handling policies and standards.
Communicates with Bookstore Manager regarding product quality and stock.
Follows all company policies embracing and reflecting the Institution's culture and values.
Uses organizational and teamwork skills.
Provide assistance to customers, greeting patrons, helping locate products, by using prompt, efficient, and courteous service.
Ensuring product is organized, faced, and stocked at all times.
Properly cashes out customers efficiently and follows cash handling procedures
Maintain cleanliness and complies with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage.
Cleans and sanitizes surfaces and floors, NCO (Neat, Clean, and Orderly) throughout the shift and at the end of the shift
Performs inventory checks throughout the shift and at end of shift, communicating with Manager/Venues Manager specific needs.
Re-order merchandise as needed using store inventory management system.
Receive product as necessary.
About the Referral Program
Chautauqua Institution's Referral Bonus Program (https://www.chq.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/CHQ\ReferralBonus\121125.pdf) is a talent solution to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse workforce that encompasses all the skills and experience necessary to deliver on our goals and objectives. Chautauqua Institution will provide a $500 referral bonus (less taxes) for active employees referring a new candidate who is hired and remains employed for at least 90-days from the first physical date of work. In the case of seasonal positions working less than 6-months, the new candidate must remain actively employed for at least 30-days from the first physical date of work and until the closing date of the season. The closing date of the season is the last Sunday in August.
About Your Schedule
Chautauqua Institution offers flexible schedules, full and part-time, for seasonal employment during summer operations starting annually each June and concluding in August. Seasonal employment may be available earlier (pre-season) and beyond season (post-season) based on business needs and candidate availability. Schedules typically include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as a requirement.
While you will confirm your final schedule with management at the time of an interview and offer of employment, you should generally anticipate the following schedule options for this position:
Will be scheduled to work an average of 30-hours/week. Typically work an eight-hour shift with a start time that varies between 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Scheduled hours will include evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.
About Living on the Grounds
No employer-provided housing is available for this position. Applicants should plan to secure independent housing or reside within a commutable distance.
About Chautauqua Institution
Chautauqua Institution (https://www.chq.org/) is a not-for-profit global convener of dialogue on the most significant issues of the day through engagement across four pillars of the arts, education, religion, and recreation. The Chautauqua community is located on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State and comes alive each summer with a unique mix of visual and performing arts, lectures, interfaith worship/programs, and recreational activities. Chautauqua Institution owns and operates Chautauqua Hotel Company (https://www.chq.org/discover-chautauqua/accommodations/athenaeum-hotel/) , a comprehensive hotel, food & beverage, conferencing, and events organization.
Discovering Your Chautauqua Experience
There are countless ways that our talent will engage with our mission, vision, and diverse communities, and you are invited to immerse yourself in our programming as a gateway to this experience. Employees will receive a traditional Chautauqua gate pass, free of cost, which provides access to many of our programs at the Amphitheater.
Our Commitment to IDEA
Chautauqua Institution values Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) (https://www.chq.org/about/idea/) as a priority in our strategic plan, 150 Forward (https://150fwd.chq.org/) .?One of our five core values is "The dignity and contributions of all people." We are committed to creating conditions where everyone can engage as complete and valued participants in the Chautauqua experience. The Institution is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable and inclusive hiring practices. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against based on any status protected under federal, state, or local law. We especially welcome applications from those who can demonstrate experience, engagement, and professional expertise in IDEA.
Joining Our Talent Community
Join our talent community online at CHQ.org/employment. You are encouraged to learn more about Chautauqua Institution at CHQ.org and view the 150 Forward Strategic Plan at 150fwd.CHQ.org.
Qualifications
Skills
Preferred
Communication: Intermediate
Decision Making: Some Knowledge
Behaviors
Preferred
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Motivations
Preferred
Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
Experience
Preferred
1 year: Retail supervisor experience preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
