Assistant Colorist, Licensed Cosmetologist

Socotra, Inc.; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant beauty company in Folsom seeks an Assistant Colorist to support licensed colorists and enhance guest experiences. The role involves assisting with hair services, promoting products, and learning towards becoming a Licensed Colorist within 3-9 months. Competitive pay with bonuses available.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision & FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Pre-tax Commuter Benefits

Life AD&D

Short & Long-term Disability

Pet Insurance

401k Plans

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Entry-level experience in customer service or retail sales preferred.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in hair services and maintain cleanliness.
• Promote additional services and products to increase revenue.
• Complete training to develop color theory and application skills.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Active Cosmetology License

Tools

Point-of-Sale Systems

Job description

Assistant Colorist, Hair Color Bar - $500 sign on bonus included*!

* Sign on bonus is for newly hired Folsom, CA HCB employees only. Sign on bonus will be split amongst multiple pay periods. Half of the sign on bonus will be paid out following 60 days of active employment and the second/final payment will payout after 120 days of active employment. Payments are made in the payroll period following the completed timeframe. You must be actively employed at the time of payment.

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. You will learn how to connect with guests and team members to foster a positive work environment, meet the demands of a busy day, maintain cleanliness and organization, build relationships, and support each other. This role is in training for promotion to Licensed Colorist in 3-9 months. #livelifecolorfully

This role reports to the Manager and can be full or part-time depending on business needs. Availability at peak times is required to best serve our guests.

We aim to pay competitively at Madison Reed. Compensation includes base hourly pay, commissions, tips, and monthly bonuses. Earnings range from $18 - $46 per hour, depending on performance, tenure, and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate teamwork skills to provide a guest experience aligned with our values of Love, Joy, Trust, Courage, and Responsibility.
• Assist in behind-the-chair services such as finishing, shampooing, conditioning, styling, blowouts, hot tool styling, treatments, toner services, and add-on product applications as requested by guests.
• Contribute to achieving monthly sales goals and other KPIs, including retail sales, services, and memberships.
• Ensure the Hair Color Bar meets company standards for cleanliness, merchandising, inventory, and asset security.
• Follow protocols regarding Madison Reed systems, policies, processes, and procedures.
• Increase revenue by promoting additional services, memberships, subscriptions, and hair care products.
• Proactively learn and complete training to develop color theory and application skills, progressing towards becoming a Licensed Colorist.

Physical Demands: Standing and walking for over four hours, repetitive bending and twisting, manipulating fingers and hands, reaching, and lifting up to ten pounds. Occasional sitting, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and moving are also required. Regular communication with guests through conversations and consultations is part of the role.

Qualifications:

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

Benefits:

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

*Additional benefits may vary by location.

Physical Demands (repeated for emphasis): Standing and walking for over four hours, bending, twisting, manipulating fingers and hands, reaching, and lifting up to ten pounds. Communication with guests through ongoing conversations and consultations is essential.

Madison Reed is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their full selves to work.

We comply with the Fair Chance Ordinance and consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. Reasonable accommodations are available; contact [e-mail] to request accommodations before your interview.

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