Senior Hair Stylist – Path to Store Manager

Fantastic Sams Cut & Color | Mesa, AZ 85204 Full-time | Pay: PPH pay plan + tips as stylist; About Us & Career PathWe 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.What You'll Do Perform the full service menu, including extensions, and meet a weekly retail goal of $100–$200Take 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 professionalismAct as a trusted advisor to management: spot operational gaps (waste, scheduling, service, processes) and propose solutionsCreate a standard measurement cheat sheet for Redken color, bleach, and developer by service and hair lengthMake sure stylists charge correctly for services and products, and coach those who don't, professionallyResearch local pricing and market trends and recommend price changesTrack inventory, alert management before supplies run out, and pick up supplies and Salon Centric ordersHandle client concerns and keep accurate client notes and consultations in our salon system Required Skills (Must Have) Retail sales: $100–$200 in retail products every weekRedken color expert: formulating, toning, and correction, including Shades EQCost control & pricing: set standard color/bleach measurements, track usage, analyze competitor pricingHair extensions: experience preferred, or willing to be trainedFull 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 What We're Looking For Active Arizona cosmetology license (required); established client base strongly preferredLead, assistant manager, or salon management experience preferredHighly responsible, accountable, and business-minded, someone the owner can fully trust to run the salonStrong communicator and team leader, tactful with sensitive conversations like charging mistakesAvailable weekends, flexible to cover short-notice call-offs, and available to support the team off-scheduleReliable attendance with no frequent call-offs or lates; reliable transportation for supply pickupsPositive, upbeat attitude; committed to a drug-free workplace What We Offer $15-21 per hour or higher depending on commissions PLUS tipsA great home for your clients plus steady walk-in trafficReal leadership responsibility with direct owner supportExtension training, ongoing education, retail commission, and monthly sales contests with prizes Powered by JazzHR