Hair Color Bar Assistant, Licensed Cosmetologist

Madison Reed • Folsom, CA

6d

About The Position

The Assistant Colorist at Madison Reed Hair Color Bar supports Licensed Colorists and the Shift Lead in providing a seamless guest experience while learning services and working toward promotion to Licensed Colorist, typically in 3–9 months. The role focuses on Madison Reed consultations, hair care products, shampooing and conditioning, blowout services, and the unlimited roots membership program and subscriptions, while learning and practicing other services. The Assistant Colorist helps maintain a focused, friendly, clean, and organized environment and builds relationships with guests and team members. The role reports to the Manager and may be full-time or part-time depending on business needs. Availability during peak times is required. Compensation includes base hourly pay, commissions, and tips; potential earnings for the location are $28–$30 per hour, with actual compensation dependent on factors including Hair Color Bar performance, tenure, and time behind the chair.

Requirements

• Active cosmetology license in the state where applying.
• Entry-level experience in a customer service or retail sales environment.
• Effective communication, problem-solving, and people skills in a fast-paced retail or salon environment.
• Comfort operating point-of-sale systems.
• Fluency in English.
• Availability at peak times to serve guest needs.

Nice To Haves

• Salon or beauty industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and develop teamwork skills to provide a guest experience aligned with the company values of Love, Joy, Trust, Courage, and Responsibility.
• Assist with behind-the-chair services, including finishing services; shampooing and conditioning; styling and blowouts; hot tool styling; treatment and toner services; and add-on product application at a guest’s request.
• Contribute to monthly sales goals and key performance indicators, including retail sales, services, and memberships.
• Maintain company standards for cleanliness, merchandising, inventory, and security of company assets at the Hair Color Bar.
• Follow protocols for Madison Reed systems, policies, processes, and procedures.
• Drive Hair Color Bar revenue by increasing average service tickets through additional services and sales of memberships, subscriptions, and home hair care products.
• Complete Assistant Colorist to Colorist training, including mastering color theory and developing behind-the-chair application skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and FSA (full-time only).
• Employee Assistance Program (full-time and part-time).
• Pre-tax commuter benefits for parking and transit.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance (full-time only).
• Short- and long-term disability insurance (full-time only).
• Accident insurance (full-time only).
• Critical illness and hospital coverage (full-time only).
• Hospital indemnity (full-time only).
• Parental leave (full-time only; dependent on tenure and position).
• Team Member Discount through Working Advantage (full-time and part-time).
• Pet insurance (full-time and part-time).
• One Medical membership (full-time and part-time).
• The College Tuition Benefit (full-time and part-time).
• 401k plans (full-time and part-time).
• Paid vacation time (full-time only).
• Paid holidays (full-time and part-time).
• Additional benefits may be available depending on geographic location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed