Colorist, Licensed Cosmetologist

Madison Reed • Skokie, IL

3d

About The Position

Licensed Colorists at Madison Reed Hair Color Bar deliver quality services and excellent guest care. The Colorist helps guests find the best hair color for them and executes services with care and precision. The role is an expert in Madison Reed consultations, hair care products, blowout services, and unlimited roots memberships, and helps foster a focused, friendly work environment. Colorists keep the workplace clean and organized, understand performance targets, and work collaboratively to meet guest and business needs.

The role reports to the Manager and may be full-time or part-time depending on business needs. Availability at peak times is required. Compensation consists of base hourly pay, commissions, and tips; potential earnings for the 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 Madison Reed’s values of Love, Joy, Trust, Courage, and Responsibility.
• Provide consultations and all menu services, including shampooing, conditioning, styling, and chemical services, to high quality standards and 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.
• Maintain company standards for cleanliness, merchandising, inventory, and security of company assets.
• Follow protocols for Madison Reed systems, policies, processes, and procedures.
• Grow Hair Color Bar revenue by increasing average service tickets through additional services, memberships, subscriptions, and home hair care products.
• Participate in ongoing training and stay current on Madison Reed products and services.
• Support the training and development of Assistant Colorists 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 and AD&D insurance (full-time only).
• Short- and long-term disability insurance (full-time only).
• Accident insurance (full-time only).
• Critical illness and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed