Hair Color Bar Assistant, Licensed Cosmetologist

At Madison Reed Hair Color Bar, the Assistant Colorist supports Licensed Colorists and the Shift Lead to provide a seamless guest experience from arrival to departure while learning the services and working towards the next role. You will help guests find the best color and execute their service with perfection, specializing in Madison Reed consultations, hair care products, shampooing and conditioning, blowout services, and the unlimited roots membership program. This role focuses on fostering a friendly work environment, meeting the demands of a busy day, and maintaining a clean and organized space. The Assistant Colorist is in training for promotion to Licensed Colorist in 3-9 months.

This role reports to the Manager and can be full or part time depending on business needs, requiring availability at peak times to best serve guest needs.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and develop teamwork skills to provide a guest experience aligned with our values of Love, Joy, Trust, Courage, and Responsibility.
• Perform behind-the-chair services such as assisting in finishing services, shampooing and conditioning, styling, blowouts, hot tool styling, treatment and toner services, and add-on product application per guest request.
• Contribute to achieving monthly sales goals and other key performance indicators, including retail sales, services, and memberships.
• Ensure the Hair Color Bar meets company standards for cleanliness, merchandising, inventory, and company asset security.
• Adhere to protocols regarding Madison Reed systems, policies, processes, and procedures.
• Drive Hair Color Bar revenue by increasing the average service ticket through additional services, sales of unlimited roots memberships, subscriptions, and home hair care products.
• Take a proactive approach to learning and complete the Assistant Colorist to Colorist Training, including mastering color theory and developing behind-the-chair application skills.

Qualifications

• Active cosmetology license in the state in which you are applying.
• Entry-level experience in any customer service or retail sales environment; salon or beauty industry experience preferred.
• Effective communication, strong problem-solving, and people skills in a fast-paced retail or salon environment.
• Comfortable operating point-of-sale systems.
• Fluency in English.

Skills

• Standing and walking for four or more consecutive hours.
• Repetitive and regular bending and twisting at the waist.
• Manipulating fingers and hands, bending and reaching wrists and arms.
• Reaching with hands and arms or moving up to ten pounds.
• Occasional sitting, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to ten pounds.
• Regular communication with guests via ongoing conversations and consultations.

Pay

Compensation for this role consists of base hourly pay, commissions, and tips. Potential earnings for this location range from $28–$30 per hour. Actual compensation is contingent on factors including Hair Color Bar performance, tenure, and time behind the chair.

Benefits

• Full-Time Only:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & FSA
  • Basic Life & AD&D
  • Short & Long-term Disability
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Hospital
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Parental Leave (dependent on tenure and position)
  • Pre-tax Commuter (Parking & Transit)
  • Paid Vacation Time
• Full-Time & Part-Time:
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Team Member Discount: Working Advantage
  • Pet Insurance
  • One Medical Membership
  • The College Tuition Benefit
  • 401k Plans
  • Paid Holidays
• Additional benefits may be available depending on geographic location.