Experienced Hair Stylist

Gene Juarez Salons, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 1,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and upscale salon environment where artistry and personalized service are at the forefront. This role offers the chance to refine your skills while earning a competitive commission based on your expertise. With a supportive team and a commitment to excellence, you will engage with wonderful guests and benefit from a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and flexible spending accounts. Whether you're an experienced stylist or just starting your journey, this position is designed to elevate your career in a thriving beauty industry. Embrace the opportunity to be part of a legacy of unparalleled guest service.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Continuing Education Opportunities

Generous Product Discounts

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Hiring Bonus Program

Qualifications

• Active Washington State cosmetology or hair design license required.
• 2+ years of experience in high-end hair services.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality hair services to guests.
• Tailor product recommendations to individual client needs.

Skills

Cosmetology License

Hair Services Expertise

Customer Service

Product Recommendation

Education

Cosmetology Certification

Tools

High-end Hair Products

Job description

At Gene Juarez, we offer more than just a career; we provide an inviting, upscale environment where artistry and personalized service converge. Whether you’re beginning your journey or you are a seasoned professional, we create a space for you to refine your craft and elevate your career to new heights. Your future with Gene Juarez begins here, where you’ll have the opportunity to work with our wonderful guests, earn a steady income, and immerse yourself in a world where excellence is the standard. We invite you to be part of a legacy of unparalleled guest service.

This position is for our new West Seattle location, coming Spring '25!

We offer GJ team members:

• Consistent guest demand and tools to grow your clientele
• Competitive pay & pathway for raises
• High-end product lines (Goldwell, Oribe, Kerastase, R&Co/BLEU and more)
• Continuing education opportunities
• Generous product and service discounts
• Comprehensive benefits package
  • Full-time employees and qualified dependents are eligible to participate in the company’s medical, dental, vision, and basic life and AD&D insurance plans. Employees may also participate in Flexible Spending Accounts, elect long-term disability insurance and enroll in our company’s 401k plan. In their first year, employees accrue 1 hour of Paid Time Off (PTO) for every 30 hours worked.
  • Part-Time employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. In their first year, employees accrue 1 hour of Paid Time Off (PTO) for every 30 hours worked.

Compensation Information

Employees will be placed in one of the following three commission level bands depending on skillset and relevant experience. Employees are paid commission on Service Sales Revenue, which is the amount the guest paid for their service(s), plus paid discounts.

• Experienced Level | 33%-38% commission + tips
• Expert Level | 39%-44% commission + tips
• Premier Level | 45%-49% commission + tips

Our haircut and base color pricing is also commensurate with demonstrated skill. Below are the prices each level generally charges for these services.

• Experienced Level | Haircut: $72-$95, Base Color $90-$112
• Expert Level | Haircut: $96-$119, Base Color $113-$130
• Premier Level | Haircut: $120+, Base Color $131+

Employees in this position have the opportunity to earn retail product commissions per program guidelines.

Employees are paid an hourly rate of $19.29 for any initial onboarding.

This position offers a hiring bonus program paying $1,000-$2,500 for qualified full-time candidates. Part-time candidates are eligible for a prorated amount.

We are looking for those who offer:

• Active Washington State cosmetology or hair design license
• Expertise in hair services (2+ years of experience providing services in a high-end environment)
• Excellent customer service
• Expertise in tailoring product recommendations to individual needs
• Assistance with salon operations when time allows, to maintain the flow of the guest experience

As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment with Gene Juarez Salons & Spas will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Gene Juarez Salons & Spas is an equal opportunity employer.