Senior Hair Stylist – Path to Store Manager

Fantastic Sams Cut & Color of Phoenix•Mesa, AZ

9d•$15 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

We are a busy, friendly neighborhood Redken color salon with a loyal client base and a supportive team. This role starts as a Senior Stylist paid for our PPH (pay per hour) plan plus tips. After a few months, the right candidate transitions to Store Manager with a flat rate pay structure. This position offers real leadership responsibility with direct owner support.

Requirements

Retail sales: $100–$200 in retail products every week
Redken color expert: formulating, toning, and correction, including Shades EQ
Cost control & pricing: set standard color/bleach measurements, track usage, analyze competitor pricing
Full menu: adult/children's cuts, clipper cuts, trims; blowdry, iron finishes, updos and braids; all-over color, retouch, men's grey blending; accent, face-framing, partial, full weave and cap highlights; balayage/ombré; double process blonde; basic and spiral perms, specialty wraps; brow, lip and chin waxing; deep conditioning
Active Arizona cosmetology license
Available weekends, flexible to cover short-notice call-offs, and available to support the team off-schedule
Reliable attendance with no frequent call-offs or lates; reliable transportation for supply pickups
Committed to a drug-free workplace

Nice To Haves

Established client base
Hair extensions: experience preferred, or willing to be trained
Lead, assistant manager, or salon management experience
Highly responsible, accountable, and business-minded
Strong communicator and team leader, tactful with sensitive conversations like charging mistakes
Positive, upbeat attitude

Responsibilities

Perform the full service menu, including extensions, and meet a weekly retail goal of $100–$200
Take full ownership of daily operations: open and close independently (setup, cash handling, closeout, securing the store)
Coordinate schedules, coverage, and call-offs; lead the team by example in service and professionalism
Act as a trusted advisor to management: spot operational gaps (waste, scheduling, service, processes) and propose solutions
Create a standard measurement cheat sheet for Redken color, bleach, and developer by service and hair length
Make sure stylists charge correctly for services and products, and coach those who don't, professionally
Research local pricing and market trends and recommend price changes
Track inventory, alert management before supplies run out, and pick up supplies and Salon Centric orders
Handle client concerns and keep accurate client notes and consultations in our salon system