Hair Stylist

Sharkey's Peoria; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Fun work environment

Receptionist support

Job summary

Sharkey's Cuts for Kids in Peoria, AZ seeks happy, energetic stylists and barbers for full-time and part-time roles. The team delivers a fun, kid-focused experience, averaging 1,200+ haircuts monthly. Receptionist support keeps you cutting, with paid sick leave and a genuinely fun work environment.

Active cosmetology or barber license is required, and we welcome stylists new to kids or those confident with boys' cuts to train and grow within the company.

Qualifications

• Active cosmetology or barber license.
• A love for working with kids.
• A positive, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Create an exceptional, fun experience for every young client.
• Listen and communicate clearly to deliver top-level service.
• Recommend retail products suited to each client's needs.
• Help keep the salon stage-ready and welcoming for every family.
• Multitask comfortably in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Team player

Kids friendly

Education

Active cosmetology or barber license

Job description

Sharkey's Cuts for Kids is hiring happy, energetic stylists and barbers for full-time and part-time positions on our fun team! We're a salon for kids ages 0–14, on a mission to WOW every client from the moment they walk in. It's not just a cut, it's an experience.

What You'll Earn

• Earn $40–47/hour including tips ($16.25–18/hour base, depending on experience)
• Tips paid out immediately
• 20% commission on retail product sales

Perks & Work-Life Balance

• Full-time (32+ hrs) positions with set schedules — part-time (18+ hrs) also available
• Steady, consistent bookings — we average 1,200+ cuts a month and are still growing, so no waiting around for clients
• Receptionist support to keep you cutting when you're back-to-back
• Paid sick leave
• A genuinely fun work environment

Why Our Team Loves It Here

• A hands-on owner who genuinely invests in her team — most of our stylists say they stay because of the support they get here
• New to kids' cuts or not confident with boys' cuts? We'll train you — several of our best stylists started exactly there
• We promote from within whenever we can — there's real room to grow
• Your creativity is valued and encouraged
• Smiles, positivity, and a crew that actually enjoys working together

A Day at Sharkey's

Picture a colorful salon with music playing, themed chairs, movies, video games, and fun distractions to keep kids happy and engaged. Every visit is designed to be an experience — for the kids and for you.

What You'll Do

• Create an exceptional, fun experience for every young client
• Listen and communicate clearly to deliver top-level service
• Recommend retail products suited to each client's needs
• Help keep the salon stage‑ready and welcoming for every family
• Multitask comfortably in a fast-paced setting

What You'll Need

• Active cosmetology or barber license
• A love for working with kids
• A positive, can‑do attitude

About Sharkey's

Sharkey's Cuts for Kids has been in business for 20+ years with 200+ locations nationwide. As a premier provider of kids' haircuts, we bring fun, excitement, and expertise to everything we do. We believe family comes first — and that work-life balance matters. Our salon is conveniently located on the corner of Lake Pleasant Pkwy and Happy Valley in Peoria.