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 a seamless guest experience from arrival to departure while learning services and preparing for advancement. The role focuses on Madison Reed consultations, hair care products, shampooing and conditioning, blowout services, the unlimited roots membership program, and subscriptions, while the Assistant Colorist learns and practices additional services. The Assistant Colorist helps foster a focused, friendly work environment, serves guests during busy periods, maintains a clean and organized space, and builds supportive relationships with team members. The position is training for promotion to Licensed Colorist in 3–9 months and reports to the Manager. Full-time or part-time scheduling depends on business needs, and availability during peak times is required. Compensation consists of base hourly pay, commissions, and tips. Potential earnings for this location range from $21.50 to $22.50 per hour. Actual compensation depends on factors including Hair Color Bar performance, tenure, and time behind the chair.
Requirements
- Hold an active cosmetology license in the state where applying.
- Have entry-level experience in a customer service or retail sales environment.
- Demonstrate effective communication, problem-solving, and people skills in a fast-paced retail or salon environment.
- Be comfortable operating point-of-sale systems.
- Be fluent in English.
- Be available at peak times to serve guests.
Nice To Haves
- Salon or beauty industry experience is preferred.
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 the guest’s request.
- Contribute to monthly sales goals and other 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 unlimited roots memberships, subscriptions, and home hair care products.
- Take a proactive approach to learning and complete Assistant Colorist to Colorist training, including mastering color theory and developing behind-the-chair application skills.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending account (full-time only).
- Employee Assistance Program (full-time and part-time).
- Pre-tax commuter benefits for parking and transit (full-time only).
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment 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 insurance (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).
- 401(k) 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
