Stylist in Training

SmartStyle Hair Salon•Mason City, IA

About The Position

This is a temporary 90-day stylist-in-training position in a salon. The role provides an opportunity to learn the business by observing stylists and managers, deliver customer service across communication channels, and complete cosmetology school training and obtain the state license required to perform salon services. The position may lead to promotion to stylist after licensing, but promotion is not guaranteed. The stylist in training greets customers, answers phone calls, maintains salon cleanliness, and follows safety standards. The role requires a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and availability to travel to mandatory meetings and training sessions, including 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 well with customers, coworkers, and management.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
  • Read, write, and perform basic math.
  • Comfortable lifting up to 10 lbs. to stock retail shelves and occasionally lifting 10–25 lbs. to assist with unloading product shipments.
  • Be on your feet for most of the day.
  • 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.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service across all channels of communication.
  • Keep the salon clean and follow safety standards.
  • Complete cosmetology school training and obtain the necessary state license within 90 days of hire.

Benefits

  • Product and service discounts
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