Seasonal Holiday Retail Assistant Manager

Job overview

The Seasonal Holiday Retail Assistant Manager role is onsite in Santa Ana, CA, with stated pay of $17.90–$18.90 per hour. The role supports Cherry Hill Programs’ seasonal photo operations and holiday experiences for children and families. Working alongside the Local Manager, the assistant manager helps prepare and run the seasonal operation, develop the team, and deliver guest service. The role contributes to memorable Santa visits and photo experiences through team leadership, sales support, and smooth daily operations.

What you'll do

• Support opening preparations including hiring completion, inventory, equipment setup and testing, scheduling, training, and opening and closing procedures
• capture photos and help guests select souvenirs
• resolve customer concerns
• reinforce procedures
• troubleshoot technical issues and escalate as needed
• assist with inventory, scheduling, training, recruiting, and administrative tasks.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

seasonal holiday retail assistant manager

cherry hill programs

santa ana ca

holiday retail

photo operations

team leadership

guest service

sales

scheduling

inventory

seasonal

$17.90–$18.90/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible scheduling, same-day pay options, employee referral program, opportunities beyond the season, and holiday perks including a free Santa visit, photo prints, holiday cards, and digital greeting products.

Why this role

Photography experience is not required. The posting lists flexible scheduling, same-day pay options, employee referrals, seasonal return and growth opportunities, and holiday perks including a free Santa visit and photo and digital greeting products.

About the employer

Cherry Hill Programs Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Retailers. Sector: 45.