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Cashier in French

In France, this job is advertised as “Caissier”. To search for jobs in France, type “Caissier” or “Caissière”.

Masculine
Caissier
Feminine
Caissière
ROME code
D1505

Common synonyms

  • hôte de caisse
  • hôtesse de caisse

Official ROME job titles

Job titles France Travail attaches to this occupation, useful as search keywords.

  • Caissier / Caissière
  • Caissier / Caissière de parking
  • Caissier / Caissière en libre-service
  • Caissier / Caissière en restauration
  • Caissier / Caissière pompiste
  • Caissier / Caissière roller
  • Caissier / Caissière spectacle
  • Hôte / Hôtesse de caisse
  • Hôte / Hôtesse de caisse services clients

Working as a cashier in France

French job ads use hôte de caisse, hôtesse de caisse or caissier, caissière, sometimes employé polyvalent when the role mixes tills and shelves. No diploma is legally required; the CAP Équipier polyvalent du commerce and the Bac pro Métiers du commerce et de la vente are the usual qualifications. Payments include meal vouchers (titres-restaurant), which are specific to France. Selling alcohol to minors is prohibited, so ID checks are part of the job. Part-time contracts with variable schedules are common, and Sunday opening depends on local rules. Non-EU students can work part-time with a valid student residence permit.

French job profile (in French): Caissier

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