Stylist in Training

SmartStyle Hair Salon•Muscatine, IA

About The Position

The Stylist in Training is a temporary 90-day position intended to help candidates learn the salon business while delivering exceptional customer service across communication channels and completing cosmetology school training and state licensing. The role involves observing stylists and managers to learn how to grow the business, greeting customers, answering phones, maintaining salon cleanliness, and following safety standards. After obtaining a license, the employee may be considered for promotion to Stylist; promotion is not guaranteed. The position requires a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and availability for mandatory meetings and training that may involve overnight travel.

Requirements

  • Graduate from an accredited cosmetology school and obtain the necessary license(s) to perform salon services within 90 days of hire.
  • Demonstrate good judgment and time management.
  • Communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and management.
  • Be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
  • Be comfortable lifting up to 10 lbs. to stock retail shelves and occasionally lifting 10–25 lbs. to help unload product shipments.
  • Be on your feet for most of the day.
  • Be able to read, write, and perform basic math.
  • Be available to travel to mandatory meetings and training sessions, including overnight travel.

Responsibilities

  • Learn how to grow the business by observing stylists and managers.
  • Greet customers and answer the phone.
  • Keep the salon clean and follow safety standards.
  • Complete cosmetology school training and obtain the necessary state license(s) within 90 days of hire.
  • Travel to mandatory meetings and training sessions, including overnight travel.

Benefits

  • Product and service discounts
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