Assistant Salon Manager, Licensed Cosmetologist

About the role

SmartStyle Salon, conveniently located inside the largest retailer—Walmart, is a premier salon offering high-quality hair services. Our team of passionate and talented professional hairstylists is dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences to our clients. A haircut is not just a haircut with us, it’s an experience, whether you’re giving a client a haircut, color and highlights, waxing or one of our specialty services. It’s your skill matched with our proprietary tools and techniques that will set you up for success. Franchise owner Requis Inc. is one of the largest and most loved salon franchises in the US with over 500 employees nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional leadership and guest service
• Understand guests’ needs and provide quality consultations
• Perform requested services in an efficient and professional manner

Qualifications

• Current cosmetology or barber license as required by state regulations
• Desire to lead and assist a salon manager
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Tech-savvy with ability to perform administrative tasks (including closing out the system at end of day)
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills

Physical Requirements

• Good eyesight: close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus to observe guest’s hair
• Standing, lifting, and reaching for extended periods
• Comfortable with lifting, bending, and repetitive movements; occasionally lifting 10–25 lbs
• Comfortable working with chemicals and fragrances used in treatments

Pay

Managers make up to $40/hour + tips (includes all forms of compensation). Up to 50% in service commissions from Day 1. Monthly and yearly bonuses. Excellent product commissions. Tips paid daily.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Employee referral bonus ($250)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Paid trips to out-of-state shows for selected candidates
• Unlimited career advancement opportunities (leadership and instructor tracks, including domestic trips for design artistic team)
• Weekly leadership calls with District Leader and direct collaboration with corporate staff on Slack
• Monthly newsletters and webinars
• Online reservations and paperless onboarding
• Monthly/weekly contests, monthly goal pizza parties, new promotions monthly
• Yearly awards and service pins
• Family fun culture; fun, team-oriented, empathetic salon environment

Schedule

Full-time or part-time. Flexible schedule required, including evenings and weekends.