Colorist, Licensed Cosmetologist

Madison Reed•Chula Vista, CA

About The Position

Licensed Colorists at Madison Reed Hair Color Bar deliver quality services and excellent guest care. The role involves helping guests find the best hair color for them and executing services to high standards, while serving as an expert on Madison Reed consultations, hair care products, blowout services, and unlimited roots memberships. Colorists connect with guests and fellow team members to foster a focused, friendly work environment, meet the demands of busy days, keep the workplace clean and organized, and build supportive relationships. The position reports to the Manager and may be full-time or part-time depending on business needs. Availability during peak times is required. Compensation consists of base hourly pay, commissions, and tips; potential earnings at this location range from $43 to $45 per hour, with actual compensation contingent on factors including Hair Color Bar performance, tenure, and time behind the chair.

Requirements

  • Active cosmetology license in the state where applying.
  • At least 1 year of experience as a colorist behind the chair in a salon environment.
  • Effective communication, strong problem-solving, and people skills in a fast-paced retail or salon environment.
  • Comfort operating point-of-sale systems.
  • Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate and develop teamwork skills to provide a guest experience aligned with the company's values of Love, Joy, Trust, Courage, and Responsibility.
  • Provide consultations and all menu services, including shampooing and conditioning, blow drying, flat ironing, curling, and chemical services, to high quality standards and 100% guest satisfaction.
  • Attend to guest needs to help select suitable products and color, while remaining flexible to business needs and on time for bookings.
  • Contribute to monthly sales goals and key performance indicators, including retail sales, services, and memberships.
  • Ensure the Hair Color Bar meets company standards for cleanliness, merchandising, inventory, and company asset security.
  • 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, home hair care, and other offerings.
  • Participate in ongoing training and stay current on Madison Reed products and service offerings.
  • Support Assistant Colorists' training and development through demonstration, coaching, and care.

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 AD&D (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.
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