Assistant Colorist, Hair Color Bar — Path to Licensure

Madison Reed, Inc.; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & FSA (FT Only

Employee Assistance Program (FT and PT

Pre-tax Commuter (Parking & Transit)

Life AD&D (FT Only)

Short & Long-term Disability (FT Only)

Accident Insurance (FT Only)

Critical Illness Hospital (FT Only)

Hospital Indemnity (FT Only)

Parental Leave* (FT Only - Dependent)

Team Member Discount: WorkingAdvantage

Pet Insurance (FT & PT)

One Medical Membership (FT & PT)

The College Tuition Benefit (FT & PT)

401k Plans (FT & PT)

Paid Vacation Time (FT Only)

Paid Holidays (FT & PT)

Job summary

Madison Reed Hair Color Bar in Walnut Creek is seeking an Assistant Colorist to support Licensed Colorists and Shift Lead, learn services, and help guests choose color with care.

This on-site role offers base hourly pay plus commissions and tips, with potential promotion to Licensed Colorist within 3–9 months. You’ll help maintain cleanliness, participate in training, and contribute to a positive guest experience.

Qualifications

• Active cosmetology license in the state where you are applying.
• Entry level experience in any customer service or retail sales environment; salon or beauty industry experience preferred.
• Fluency in English and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in finishing services and shampooing/conditioning, styling, blowouts, and treatments per guest request.
• Contribute to achieving monthly sales goals and key performance indicators (retail, services, memberships).
• Maintain cleanliness, merchandising, and inventory in the Hair Color Bar.
• Adhere to Madison Reed systems, policies, processes, and procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Retail sales

Communication

Education

Cosmetology license

Tools

Point of sale systems

Job description

Madison Reed Hair Color Bar in Walnut Creek is seeking an Assistant Colorist to support Licensed Colorists and Shift Lead, learn services, and help guests choose color with care.

This on-site role offers base hourly pay plus commissions and tips, with potential promotion to Licensed Colorist within 3–9 months. You’ll help maintain cleanliness, participate in training, and contribute to a positive guest experience.