Assistant Salon Manager, Licensed Cosmetologist

SmartStyle Hair Salon•Town of Potsdam, NY
•$40•Onsite

About The Position

SmartStyle Salon, located inside Walmart, provides hair services including haircuts, color and highlights, waxing, and specialty services. The Assistant Salon Manager provides leadership and assistance to the Salon Manager while delivering excellent guest service. The role includes understanding guests’ needs, conducting quality consultations, and performing requested services efficiently and professionally. It also involves administrative tasks, which may include closing out the system at the end of the day. The position requires a current state-required cosmetology or barber license and the ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends. The work involves standing, lifting, reaching, bending, repetitive movements, and exposure to fragrances and treatment chemicals. The role is with an independently operated Requis Salons franchisee; if hired, the candidate will be employed directly by the franchisee.

Requirements

  • Current cosmetology or barber license as required by state regulations.
  • Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
  • Technology skills and ability to perform administrative tasks.
  • Ability to read, write, and perform basic math.
  • Good eyesight for observing guests’ hair, including close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Ability to stand, lift, reach, bend, and perform repetitive movements; occasional lifting of 10–25 pounds.
  • Comfort with exposure to fragrances and chemicals used in salon treatments.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and assist the Salon Manager.
  • Deliver exceptional guest service and understand guests’ needs.
  • Provide quality consultations and perform requested salon services efficiently and professionally.
  • Perform administrative tasks, potentially including closing out the system at the end of the day.

Benefits

  • Up to 50% service commissions from day one.
  • Managers may earn up to $40 per hour plus tips, including all forms of compensation.
  • Monthly and yearly bonuses.
  • Product commissions.
  • Health insurance.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Vision insurance.
  • Paid time off.
  • 401(k).
  • Employee discounts.
  • Employee referral bonus of $250.
  • Incentives and recognition for a job well done.
  • Ongoing training and professional development.
  • Paid trips to out-of-state shows for selected candidates.
  • Leadership and instructor career advancement opportunities.
  • Flexible schedules.
  • Tips paid daily.
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