Colorist, Licensed Cosmetologist

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

Job summary

An established industry player in the beauty sector is seeking Licensed Colorists to join their vibrant team. This role is pivotal in delivering exceptional hair color services and guest experiences, embodying the mantra of 'confident is the new beautiful.' As a Licensed Colorist, you will engage with guests to provide personalized consultations, execute top-notch hair coloring services, and contribute to a supportive team environment. With opportunities for growth and ongoing training, this position offers a dynamic and rewarding career path in a fast-paced salon setting. Join a company that values inclusivity and empowers its employees to shine in their roles.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision & FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Pre-tax Commuter Benefits

Life Insurance

Short & Long-term Disability

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Hospital Insurance

Parental Leave

Team Member Discount

401k Plans

Qualifications

• Must have an active cosmetology license in the state of application.
• 1+ year of experience in a salon environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality consultations and services to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Achieve monthly sales goals and maintain cleanliness and organization.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

People skills

Operating point of sale systems

Fluency in English

Education

Active cosmetology license

1+ year of experience as a colorist

Job description

Licensed Colorist

Licensed Colorists at Madison Reed Hair Color Bar are an essential part of our guest promise, delivering quality services and excellent guest care. 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 Licensed Colorist brings to life our mantra of “confident is the new beautiful”, and is the expert on Madison Reed consultations, hair color and retail products, blowout services, unlimited roots memberships, connecting with guests and fellow team members to foster a focused and friendly work environment, meeting the demands of a busy day by knowing the targets, having a plan to meet them, keeping the environment clean and organized while building relationships and supporting each other. #livelifecolorfully

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.

Compensation for this role consists of base hourly pay, commissions, tips, and monthly bonuses. Potential earnings for this location range from $20 - $54 per hour, contingent on factors including Hair Color Bar performance, tenure, and time behind the chair.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate and develop teamwork skills to provide a guest experience aligned with our values of Love, Joy, Trust, Courage and Responsibility.
• Provide consultations and all services offered on the menu, including shampooing and conditioning, styling such as blow drying, flat ironing and curling, etc., and all chemical services to the highest of quality standards and to 100% guest satisfaction.
• Be attentive to guest needs to help select the best products and color for them, while staying flexible to business needs and on time for bookings.
• Contribute to achieving monthly sales goals and other key performance indicators, including but not limited to: retail sales, services, memberships.
• Ensures Hair Color Bar meets company standards as it relates to cleanliness, merchandising, inventory, company asset security.
• Adheres 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.
• Grow within Madison Reed by participating in ongoing training and staying up to date on MR products and service offerings.
• Support the training and development of Assistant Colorists through demonstration, coaching and care.

Qualifications:

• Active cosmetology license in the state in which you are applying.
• 1+ year of experience as a colorist behind the chair within a salon environment.
• 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.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, team members will regularly stand, walk for four plus consecutive hours; repetitive and regular bending and twisting at the waist; manipulating fingers and hands, bend and reach wrists and arms, reach with hands and arms or move up to ten pounds. May occasionally sit, kneel, stoop, crouch, and lift, push, pull up to ten pounds. Additionally, team members will communicate regularly with guests via ongoing conversations and consultations.

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. Madison Reed has a zero tolerance for discrimination, racism, xenophobia, homophobia or misogyny in any form in our workplace. 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.