Assistant Colorist, Licensed Cosmetologist

Socotra, Inc.; Corte Madera (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Colorist to join their team. This role is perfect for someone passionate about beauty and hair color, eager to learn and grow within the salon environment. As an Assistant Colorist, you will support licensed professionals, ensuring guests receive an exceptional experience while honing your skills in hair care and color application. With opportunities for advancement to a Licensed Colorist within months, this position offers a dynamic and supportive atmosphere where teamwork and customer satisfaction are paramount. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career in the beauty industry, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision & FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Team Member Discount

Pet Insurance

401k Plans

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Entry level experience in customer service or retail sales preferred.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in hair services and ensure a clean and organized work environment.
• Contribute to achieving sales goals and maintain company standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Point of Sale Systems

Hair Color Theory

Education

Active Cosmetology License

Job description

Assistant Colorist, Hair Color Bar

The Assistant Colorist at Madison Reed Hair Color Bar supports the Licensed Colorists and Shift Lead to provide a seamless guest experience from arrival to departure as you learn the services and work towards your next role. You love beauty and hair color, and you pride yourself on helping guests find the best color for them and executing their service with perfection.

The Madison Reed Assistant Colorist is the expert on Madison Reed consultations, hair care products, shampooing and conditioning, blowout services, unlimited roots membership program and subscriptions while learning and practicing services offered. Learning how to connect with guests and fellow team members to foster a focused and friendly work environment, meet the demands of a busy day, keeping the environment clean and organized while building relationships and supporting each other, the Assistant Colorist is in training for promotion to Licensed Colorist in 3-9 months.

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

At Madison Reed, we aim to pay competitively. Compensation for this role includes base hourly pay, commission, and tips. In California, Assistant Colorists can make $22 - $32 per hour with an average of $28 per hour. Actual compensation depends on factors such as Hair Color Bar performance, tenure, time behind the chair, and hours worked.

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 and shampooing and conditioning services, 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 but not limited to: retail sales, services, memberships.
• Ensure Hair Color Bar meets company standards as it relates to cleanliness, merchandising, inventory, company asset security.
• Adhere to protocols regarding Madison Reed systems, policies, processes and procedures.
• Drive Hair Color Bar revenue through increasing the average service ticket through additional services, sales of unlimited roots memberships, subscriptions, home hair care and more.
• Take a proactive approach by demonstrating the willingness to learn and complete the Assistant Colorist to Colorist Training including mastering color theory and developing behind the chair application skills to grow your career within Madison Reed.

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.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & FSA (FT Only)
• Employee Assistance Program (FT and PT)
• Pre-tax Commuter (Parking & Transit) Basic (FT Only)
• 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 on Tenure and Position)
• Team Member Discount: Working Advantage (FT & PT)
• 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)

*Additional benefits may be available depending on geographic location.

Madison Reed is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work every day.

Where applicable we comply with the Fair Chance Ordinance, and we will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the ordinance and state law. We value inclusion and access for all candidates, and we are pleased to provide reasonable accommodation as needed to complete the interview process. Please contact [e-mail] to make a reasonable accommodation request. Requests must be submitted prior to your scheduled interview.