Hair Color Bar Assistant, Licensed Cosmetologist
About The Position
The Assistant Colorist at Madison Reed Hair Color Bar supports Licensed Colorists and the Shift Lead in providing guests with a seamless experience from arrival to departure while learning services and preparing for promotion to Licensed Colorist, typically within 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 additional services. Assistant Colorists help create a focused, friendly work environment, keep the Hair Color Bar clean and organized, and build supportive relationships with guests and team members. The position reports to the Manager and may be full-time or part-time depending on business needs. Availability at peak times is required. Compensation includes base hourly pay, commissions, and tips. Potential earnings for this location are $28–$30 per hour; actual compensation depends 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 interpersonal 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.
- Perform behind-the-chair services, including assisting with 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 Hair Color Bar cleanliness, merchandising, inventory, and security of company assets.
- Follow protocols for Madison Reed systems, policies, processes, and procedures.
- Drive Hair Color Bar revenue by increasing average service tickets through additional services, unlimited roots memberships, subscriptions, and home hair care products.
- Complete Assistant Colorist to Colorist training, learn color theory, and develop behind-the-chair application skills.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and FSA for full-time employees.
- Employee Assistance Program for full-time and part-time employees.
- Pre-tax commuter benefits for parking and transit for full-time employees.
- Life and AD&D insurance for full-time employees.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance for full-time employees.
- Accident insurance for full-time employees.
- Critical illness and hospital coverage for full-time employees.
- Hospital indemnity insurance for full-time employees.
- Parental leave for full-time employees, dependent on tenure and position.
- Working Advantage team member discount for full-time and part-time employees.
- Pet insurance for full-time and part-time employees.
- One Medical membership for full-time and part-time employees.
- College Tuition Benefit for full-time and part-time employees.
- 401(k) plans for full-time and part-time employees.
- Paid vacation time for full-time employees.
- Paid holidays for full-time and part-time employees.
- Additional benefits may be available depending on geographic location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
