Assistant Colorist, Licensed Cosmetologist

Socotra, Inc.; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and forward-thinking company as an Assistant Colorist, where you'll support licensed professionals in delivering exceptional hair color services. This exciting role offers a unique opportunity to connect with guests, learn about hair care products, and develop your skills in a collaborative environment. With a focus on teamwork and customer satisfaction, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing the guest experience while preparing for a potential promotion to Licensed Colorist. Embrace your passion for beauty and creativity in a dynamic workplace that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pre-tax Commuter Benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Accident and Critical Illness Insurance

Parental Leave

Discounts

Tuition Benefits

401k

Qualifications

• Active cosmetology license required.
• Entry-level experience in customer service or retail preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in services such as shampooing, conditioning, and styling.
• Help achieve sales goals and maintain cleanliness standards.
• Participate in training to master color theory and application.

Skills

Customer Service

Effective Communication

Problem-Solving

Point-of-Sale Systems

Education

Active Cosmetology License

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. This role involves learning the services offered, helping guests find the best color, and executing services with perfection.

The Madison Reed Assistant Colorist is knowledgeable about consultations, hair care products, shampooing, conditioning, blowouts, and the subscription programs. The role involves connecting with guests and team members, maintaining a clean environment, and supporting each other. This position 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, with availability during peak times.

Responsibilities:

• Develop teamwork skills to provide a guest experience aligned with our values of Love, Joy, Trust, Courage, and Responsibility.
• Assist in services such as shampooing, conditioning, styling, blowouts, treatments, toners, and product applications.
• Help achieve sales goals, including retail, services, and memberships.
• Maintain cleanliness, merchandising, inventory, and security standards.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Increase revenue through additional services and product sales.
• Participate in training to master color theory and application skills, progressing towards becoming a Licensed Colorist.

Physical Demands: Standing, walking, bending, twisting, manipulating fingers and hands, and occasionally sitting, kneeling, stooping, crouching, lifting, pushing, or pulling up to ten pounds. Regular communication with guests is required.

Qualifications:

• Active cosmetology license in the applying state.
• Entry-level experience in customer service or retail; salon experience preferred.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort with operating point-of-sale systems.
• Fluency in English.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA (FT Only)
• Employee Assistance Program (FT & PT)
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefits (FT Only)
• Life Insurance (FT Only)
• Disability Insurance (FT Only)
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance (FT Only)
• Parental Leave (FT Only, based on tenure and position)
• Discounts, Pet Insurance, Medical Membership, Tuition Benefits, 401k, Paid Vacation and Holidays (FT & PT)

*Additional benefits vary by location

Additional physical demands and communication requirements are reiterated. Madison Reed is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and non-discrimination. Reasonable accommodations are available; contact [e-mail] for requests. Beware of scams; Madison Reed will not request personal or financial information via text or email. Only resumes directly from candidates are accepted; no fees are paid to staffing agencies.