Colorist, Licensed Cosmetologist

Madison Reed • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Licensed Colorists at Madison Reed Hair Color Bar deliver quality hair color services and excellent guest care. They help guests select the best color, execute services to high standards, and bring the company’s “confident is the new beautiful” mantra to life. The role includes expert consultations, hair care product recommendations, blowout services, unlimited roots memberships, and relationship-building with guests and team members. Colorists help maintain a focused, friendly, clean, and organized work environment while meeting the needs of a busy day.

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 at this location range from $43 to $45 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 company’s values of Love, Joy, Trust, Courage, and Responsibility.
• Provide consultations and all menu services, including shampooing, conditioning, blow drying, flat ironing, curling, and chemical services, to high quality standards and guest satisfaction.
• Attend to guest needs, help select suitable products and color, remain flexible to business needs, and keep bookings on time.
• 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 Madison Reed systems, policies, processes, and procedures.
• Increase Hair Color Bar revenue by raising average service tickets through additional services, unlimited roots memberships, subscriptions, and home hair care sales.
• Participate in ongoing training and stay current on Madison Reed products and service offerings.
• Support Assistant Colorist 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 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 coverage (full-time only).
• Hospital indemnity (full-time only).
• Parental leave (full-time only; dependent on tenure and position).
• Team Member Discount and 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.

What This Job Offers

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