Colorist, Licensed Cosmetologist

Madison Reed•Somerville, MA
•$38 - $40

About The Position

Licensed Colorists at Madison Reed Hair Color Bar are an essential part of the guest promise, delivering quality services and excellent guest care. They help guests find the color that best suits them and execute services with care and precision. The role brings to life Madison Reed’s mantra, “confident is the new beautiful,” and serves as an expert on consultations, hair care products, blowout services, and unlimited roots memberships. Colorists connect with guests and fellow team members to support a focused, friendly work environment. They meet the demands of a busy day by understanding targets, planning to meet them, maintaining a clean and organized environment, building relationships, and supporting colleagues. The position reports to the Manager and may be full-time or part-time depending on business needs. Availability at peak times is required to serve guests. Compensation consists of base hourly pay, commissions, and tips. Potential earnings for this location range from $37.50 to $39.50 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.
  • 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 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 them select suitable products and color while adapting to business needs and staying on schedule for bookings.
  • Contribute to monthly sales goals and key performance indicators, including retail sales, services, and memberships.
  • Maintain company standards for cleanliness, merchandising, inventory, and company asset security at the Hair Color Bar.
  • Follow Madison Reed systems, policies, processes, and procedures.
  • Grow 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 services.
  • 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 (full-time only).
  • Life and AD&D insurance (full-time only).
  • Short- and long-term disability (full-time only).
  • Accident insurance (full-time only).
  • Critical illness hospital insurance (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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