My first job I worked at a grocery store that had I think 12 checkouts and only 4 cashiers on at most times. The exception was when they did a special “2 hour sale” during which time it was busy enough for all stations to be staffed, but also it was basically guaranteed that you’d get to go home early on those shifts because it would die down pretty quick and they’d cut the unnecessary staff for the day
My first job I worked at a grocery store that had I think 12 checkouts and only 4 cashiers on at most times. The exception was when they did a special “2 hour sale” during which time it was busy enough for all stations to be staffed, but also it was basically guaranteed that you’d get to go home early on those shifts because it would die down pretty quick and they’d cut the unnecessary staff for the day