Cosmetologist

Arch Amenities Group•Dillard, GA

About The Position

The Cosmetologist works in Spa Operations and reports to the General Manager. This non-exempt role provides beauty services, including shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, as well as scalp massage and treatment. Depending on current certifications and the services menu, the role may also include makeup application, wig dressing, hair removal, and nail and skin care services. The cosmetologist assesses guests for contraindications, explains treatments and product benefits, and recommends other suitable spa services. The role also involves maintaining clean and properly prepared work areas and equipment, keeping client treatment notes when appropriate, completing side work, and attending meetings and professional training.

Requirements

Valid state cosmetology license.
Customer service experience, preferably in a spa.
Ability to explain treatments and services to guests.
Excellent customer service skills and work ethic.
Ability to handle varied duties efficiently and stay organized.
Energetic, enthusiastic, and motivational approach.
Professional manner, discretion, and appearance.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong team-player skills.
Comfort with recommending products.
Ability to lift 25 lbs.
Ability to stand for long periods and to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, walk, and talk.
Ability to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and to reach with hands and arms.
Awareness of proper body mechanics to prevent injury.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Training or certification from a hair styling or cosmetology school.
Previous hair styling experience.

Responsibilities

Use universal precautions when providing services.
Assess guest contraindications that may prevent a service from taking place.
Cut, trim, and shape hair or hairpieces according to customer instructions, hair type, and facial features, using clippers, scissors, trimmers, and razors.
Analyze patrons' hair and other physical features to recommend beauty treatments or hairstyles.
Bleach, dye, or tint hair using an applicator or brush.
Shampoo, rinse, condition, and dry hair, scalps, or hairpieces.
Perform treatments listed on the services menu for which the cosmetologist holds current certifications.
Suggest other beneficial treatments offered in the spa.
Understand product ingredients and explain their benefits to guests; answer guest questions knowledgeably and professionally.
Begin and end treatments on time and work the assigned schedule.
Keep work areas clean and set up according to procedures; inform the supervisor of product needs.
Create and maintain client cards with treatment notes when appropriate.
Complete assigned side work and attend scheduled meetings.
Attend or schedule professional training.
Clean and disinfect all equipment daily.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide nail services; the posting notes that the cosmetologist must be able to do nails.