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Department Store Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

StockMax

Store Manager

Corona, CA · On-site

$55K - $60K/yr

Store Manager - Department Store We are seeking an experienced Store Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a mid-volume department store. This role is responsible for delivering exceptional ...

StockMax

Store Manager

Ontario, CA · On-site

$55K - $60K/yr

Store Manager - Department Store We are seeking an experienced Store Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a high-volume department store. This role is responsible for delivering exceptional ...

H&M

Department Manager- Eastride Mall

San Jose, CA

$19.75 - $26.50/hr

You'll be aware of your store's strengths, opportunities, and competitors. Analyze and follow up on ... Manage your department in a cost-efficient way * Ensure correct routines in fitting room and ...

H&M

Department Manager- Valley Fair

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$20 - $26.75/hr

You'll be aware of your store's strengths, opportunities, and competitors. Analyze and follow up on ... Manage your department in a cost-efficient way * Ensure correct routines in fitting room and ...

Marukai

Meat Department Associate

West Covina, CA

Meat Department Store Support Associate (Meat Department) Marukai Markets dba TOKYO CENTRAL is one of the fastest-growing chain of retail stores and supermarkets offering the widest selection of ...

Lucky Brand

Store Manager

Central Valley, NY

$43K - $62K/yr

Our portfolio features legendary department store JCPenney, as well as iconic specialty retail brands Aeropostale, Brooks Brothers, Lucky Brand, and Nautica. Established in 2025, when JCPenney and ...

Lucky Brand

Store Manager

Commerce, CA · On-site

$22.95/hr

Our portfolio features legendary department store JCPenney, as well as iconic specialty retail brands Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Lucky Brand, and Nautica. Established in 2025, when JCPenney and ...

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How much do department store jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for department store in California is $20.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.15 and $21.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Department Store position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Department Store role, you need strong customer service abilities, attention to detail, and basic retail math skills, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management software, and safety procedures is also essential. Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills set top performers apart. These skills ensure efficient operations, positive customer experiences, and a collaborative work environment vital to retail success.

What is a Department Store job?

A department store job involves working in a large retail store that sells a variety of products, such as clothing, electronics, home goods, and cosmetics. Employees may have roles in sales, customer service, stocking, cashiering, or management. Responsibilities typically include assisting customers, maintaining merchandise displays, handling transactions, and ensuring a clean shopping environment. Some positions may also involve inventory management or loss prevention. Department store jobs offer opportunities for career growth within the retail industry.

What are the typical daily responsibilities for employees working in a department store?

Employees in a department store are usually responsible for assisting customers, maintaining merchandise displays, processing sales transactions, and keeping the sales floor organized. You might also handle stocking shelves, inventory checks, and answering customer inquiries about products or store policies. Team members often collaborate across departments to ensure a seamless shopping experience and meet overall store goals. The role is dynamic and involves frequent standing, moving throughout the store, and adapting to changing customer demands. This variety allows you to develop valuable retail skills and work experience in a fast-paced environment.

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Infographic showing various Department Store job openings in California as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,151 per year, or $20.7 per hour.

Meat Department - Store Support Associate

MARUKAI CORPORATION

San Diego, CA • On-site

$17.75/hr

Temporary

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Description
Store Support Associate (Meat Department)
Marukai Markets dba TOKYO CENTRAL is one of the fastest-growing chain of retail stores and supermarkets offering the widest selection of Japanese and Hawaiian imported grocery and retail products in the nation. Customers are provided with a variety of products that you won't find in a typical grocery store environment. Fresh, seasonal, and variety of foods are our passion!
We're immediately hiring associates for our Meat department. Meat cutters, Butchers, and Meat Clerks are needed.
*This is a summary of some key duties and physical requirements and is not intended to be a complete job description.
Benefits/Perks
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Sick Leave
• May qualify for benefits - Including medical, dental, vision
• Supplemental Insurance available for Life and Disability Insurance
• 401 K (after one year)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES in Meat Department (Meat Clerk) (responsibilities include, but are not limited to):
• Cleaning, packaging, and cutting meat
• Ensuring proper presentation of our meat items along with providing a smile, greeting, and assisting customers who visit our Store.
• Ensures meat and deli items are handled, stocked, rotated and merchandised
• Checks product temperature to ensure freshness and quality
• Ability to maintain a knife grip in order to cut meat to specification
• Ability to weigh, price, label, organize and rotate meat products per Marukai' standards
• Unloading meat and deli Items upon vendor deliveries
• Checks product temperature to ensure freshness and quality
• Ability to weigh, price, label, organize and rotate perishable products per Marukai' standards
• Ensures that all meat products are in its right place, so shoppers can find what they need quickly and easily
• Operating pallet jack, scissor lift, baler, compactor and scrub machine
• Unpacking and stocking meat items
• Maintaining cleanliness of the store/ store upkeep
• Must clean and sanitize work areas
• Work Environment will be in extreme temperature
Customer Service:
• Providing premier customer service, including greeting them and responding to questions
• Engaging in suggestive selling and other sales techniques
• Meets or exceeds Department's sales goals assigned through the efficient execution of Company policies and procedures
• Maintains cleanliness of work area, storage area, and selling floor
• Ensures a safe and clean work environment
• Cross Training:
• Store Support Associates exemplify teamwork and are open to and willing to be trained and step in when needed in all departments and similar skilled areas for filling and development opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be 18 or older to use sharp knives, use ladders, scaffolds or their substitutes, substitutes above 6 feet in height, and to operate or assist in operating power-driven machinery or equipment.
• Must be able to use job related equipment such as slicer, scale, saw, knife and wrapper
• No experience required, but a minimum of 1-2 years of work experience in a similar work environment is preferred
• Previous experience as a Butcher or Meat Cutter is preferred
• Possess a CA Food Handling license or the ability to acquire one
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds without aid
• Exposure to potential hazards exists with respect to equipment and work aides necessary to perform job duties. Hands are in frequent contact with water, vegetables, and meat while performing job duties.

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