Assistant Colorist, Licensed Cosmetologist

Socotra, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative beauty company is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Colorist to join their vibrant team. This role offers the chance to learn from experienced Licensed Colorists while providing exceptional guest experiences. You'll be involved in consultations, hair care services, and product promotions, all while fostering a welcoming environment. The position is designed for growth, with potential advancement to Licensed Colorist within months. If you're passionate about beauty and eager to develop your skills in a supportive setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pre-tax Commuter Benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Accident and Critical Illness Insurance

Parental Leave

Employee Discounts

Tuition Benefits

401k

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with hair services including shampooing, styling, and treatments.
• Promote additional services and maintain cleanliness standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Active Cosmetology License

Tools

Point-of-Sale Systems

Job description

Assistant Colorist, Hair Color Bar

The Assistant Colorist at Madison Reed Hair Color Bar supports Licensed Colorists and the Shift Lead to provide a seamless guest experience from arrival to departure. You will learn the services offered and work towards your next role. Passionate about beauty and hair color, 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 consultations, hair care products, shampooing and conditioning, blowouts, the unlimited roots membership program, and subscriptions. You will learn and practice the services offered, connect with guests and team members to foster a friendly work environment, meet the demands of a busy day, keep the environment clean and organized, and support your colleagues. This role is in training for promotion to Licensed Colorist within 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 guest needs.

Compensation: We aim to pay competitively, including base hourly pay, commission, and tips. In New York, Assistant Colorists can earn $20.50 - $29.50 per hour with an average of $25.50 per hour. Actual pay depends on performance, tenure, hours worked, and other factors.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate teamwork skills to provide a guest experience aligned with our values of Love, Joy, Trust, Courage, and Responsibility.
• Assist with behind-the-chair services such as finishing, shampooing, conditioning, styling, blowouts, hot tool styling, treatments, toner services, and add-on product applications.
• Contribute to achieving sales goals, including retail sales, services, and memberships.
• Maintain cleanliness, merchandising, inventory, and security standards at the Hair Color Bar.
• Follow protocols regarding Madison Reed systems, policies, and procedures.
• Increase revenue by promoting additional services, memberships, subscriptions, and hair care products.
• Participate in colorist training to master color theory and application skills, supporting your career growth within Madison Reed.

Physical Demands: Standing and walking for over four hours, repetitive bending and twisting, manipulating fingers and hands, reaching, and occasionally sitting, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and lifting up to ten pounds. Regular communication with guests is also required.

Qualifications:

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

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & FSA (Full-Time)
• Employee Assistance Program (Full-Time and Part-Time)
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefits (Parking & Transit, Full-Time)
• Life Insurance (Full-Time)
• Disability Insurance (Full-Time)
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance (Full-Time)
• Parental Leave (Full-Time, dependent on tenure and position)
• Employee Discounts, Pet Insurance, Medical Membership, Tuition Benefits, 401k, Paid Vacation, Holidays (varies by status)

*Additional benefits may vary by location.

Physical Demands (reiterated): Standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, and communicating with guests.

Madison Reed is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics. We foster an inclusive workplace where everyone can bring their full selves. We comply with the Fair Chance Ordinance and consider qualified applicants with arrest records. We provide reasonable accommodations for interviews. Contact [e-mail] for accommodations.

Note: During recruitment, no one from Madison Reed will ask for personal or financial information via email or text. Beware of scams. We only accept resumes directly from candidates. Contact us at [e-mail] for inquiries.