Stylist, PT - $500 Hiring Incentive!

Would it be wonderful to find a job in which you make an incredible difference in the lives of older adults, build meaningful relationships, and get to use all of your salon services skills? John Knox Village offers a unique opportunity in one of three modern and spacious independent living salons that provide high-end services including manicures and pedicures. Enjoy a built-in clientele while earning competitive commission plus tips, with evenings and weekends off. A concierge service manages appointment books, allowing you to focus on clients’ needs and provide exceptional services. All supplies are provided (Paul Mitchell-exclusive); stylists only need to bring their shears.

About the role

Performs a variety of salon services including shampoos, roller sets, cuts, perms, and color treatment. Knowledge of the latest haircuts and new products on the market is essential. Works with the Manager of Salon Services to promote individual and collective salon services while supporting the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Completes training as required by policy.

Responsibilities

• Shampoos, styles, cuts, colors, and perms residents and associates of John Knox Village.
• May trim facial hair.
• Opens and closes the salon.
• Keeps a record of service and authorization.
• Manages inventory stock and orders supplies to ensure maximum quality service at the most reasonable cost.
• May perform manicures and pedicures.
• Schedules appointments with residents and associates of John Knox Village.
• Positively interacts and works constructively in a team with co-workers.
• Assists clients in and out of the chair for service without causing potential injury to themselves or clients.
• Sweeps and cleans workstation after servicing residents and associates.
• Listens to and shows compassion for residents, family members, and associates.
• Keeps the salon clean and orderly on a regular basis.
• Works with the Manager of Salon Services to promote salons through coupons, incentives, and visits with potential customers, as well as promoting other services (e.g., massage therapy).
• Provides own scissors.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
• Handles stress well and maintains positive relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.

The responsibilities described above represent the primary responsibilities of the job. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor as warranted by business needs.

Requirements

• High school education or general education degree (GED) required.
• Current Missouri cosmetologist license is required.
• 1 year of hair cutting/styling experience required.
• Previous experience working with seniors and doing sets on hair preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and customer service skills.
• Ability to write simple sentences, paragraphs, and correspondence.
• Basic math skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Skills

• Basic use of Word, Outlook, etc. preferred.
• Basic level keyboarding skills required.
• Basic understanding of computer cashiering systems preferred.

Schedule

• Part-time, 16-20 hours per week.
• Hours will vary based on client needs.
• Must be available on Fridays.

Pay

Competitive commission plus tips. $500 hiring incentive (eligibility details available from a recruiter).

Special Working Conditions

• Work is performed in indoor settings.
• Expected to work on Saturdays.
• All associates may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Light Work – Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently.
• Close visual acuity required for preparing and analyzing data, viewing computer terminals, reading, and inspecting small defects or parts.
• May need to stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, or reach.
• Standing for long periods of time.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, including moving between work sites.
• Must be able to speak and hear.
• Required to function around individuals with challenged mental capacities.