Seasonal Holiday Retail Assistant Manager - Grapevine Mills

Cherry Hill Programs Seasonal Jobs • Grapevine, TX

23h

About The Position

The Assistant Local Manager works alongside the Local Manager to help lead a seasonal team responsible for creating holiday experiences for children and families. The role supports daily photo operations, team motivation and development, sales and service excellence, and an enjoyable guest experience throughout each Santa visit. Responsibilities also include assisting with operational preparations, staffing, scheduling, training, inventory, equipment, and administrative tasks. Photography experience is not required.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Strong communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfort working in a cash-handling and sales-transaction position.
• Ability to lead a team, work independently, and make sound decisions.
• Availability to attend required pre-season training.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak retail periods.
• Availability to work a minimum of 20 hours per week or as needed.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing 10–25 pounds and stand for prolonged periods.

Nice To Haves

• Previous leadership or management experience in retail, hospitality, customer service, or a similar environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience managing teams or operations across multiple locations.
• Demonstrated success driving sales, guest experience, and operational results.
• Experience with scheduling, training, coaching, and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive, collaborative environment while upholding company values and policies.
• Support opening-day preparations, including completing hiring, managing inventory, setting up and testing equipment, scheduling, training, and opening and closing procedures.
• Capture photos and help guests choose souvenirs.
• Resolve customer concerns and service issues to support a positive guest experience.
• Lead by example and reinforce procedures established by senior management.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and escalate them to IT or Local Management as needed.
• Assist the Local Manager with inventory, scheduling, training, recruiting, and other administrative tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling.
• Same-day pay options for early access to a paycheck.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Opportunities to return for future holiday seasons and explore growth opportunities in the souvenir photography division, where available.
• One free Santa visit for friends and family, including 10 photo prints, 10 free holiday cards from Shutterfly, and three free months of Pixie Post access.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed