Hair Stylist Apprentice

Nurtur Aveda; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Matching

PTO

Employee Discount

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A vibrant salon and spa in Columbus is seeking a Licensed Hair Stylist to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing exceptional client experiences while supporting your mentor in various salon tasks. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, an active Cosmetology license, and the ability to work flexible hours. Benefit packages include health insurance, PTO, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a stylist behind the chair.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients in a timely and welcoming fashion.
• Assist your Mentor in all areas needed in relation to the service cycle.
• Maintain a clean and welcoming salon environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Active Cosmetology license

Job description

Overview

Are you seeking to expand your stylist career with a growing, innovative, and upbeat company? Do you want to be the reason why clients have an amazing experience? Do you love what you do, and want to do it in a supportive environment with colleagues that care? If so, you may be a perfect fit for NURTUR Aveda’s Licensed Hair Stylist role. At Nurtur Salon + Spa, we have a passion for people, beauty, wellness, fashion, and art. The benefits include health insurance, PTO, 401(k) match and employee discounts on products and services.

Who We Are: Do What You Love – Love What You Do. Founded in 2004, Nurtur Aveda is a community of professionals dedicated to environmental responsibility and developing future leaders in the world of beauty and wellness.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the Nurtur Core Values and Behaviors and Aveda Success Factors
• Demonstrate a strong understanding that the salon/spa industry is “high touch” and requires strong interpersonal skills and attention to the needs of others
• Greet clients in a timely and welcoming fashion, and walk them to their respective service station in the salon
• Regular and effective communication with other staff members and clientele
• Ability to follow direction, take criticism, and be coachable by Mentor and other members of Leadership
• Assist your Mentor in all areas needed in relation to the service cycle
• Arrive 20 minutes prior to your Mentor’s assigned shift to begin preparation for the day
• Remain on-time throughout the day and communicate any timing issues to your Mentor and a member of Leadership
• Follow the Aveda Points of Difference service cycle with every guest as determined by Nurtur. The service cycle includes but is not limited to:
• Reservation (scheduling of initial appointment)
• Welcome (greet each guest with “Welcome to Nurtur” or “Welcome to Aveda”, offer a beverage and/or tour of the salon and spa)
• Consultation (discover needs of guest, outline products being used for the service to achieve results, offer visual tools for suggestions and clarify objective, quote pricing for service, discuss future maintenance, all with Mentor present to offer any support and clarification as needed)
• Stress Relief Ritual (head, neck, and shoulder massage techniques in zero gravity chair or a hand and arm massage) and Shampoo Ritual (includes shampoo plus scalp massage)
• Service Ritual (haircut and color)
• Finishing Touch (quick makeup application, with Mentor present to offer any support and clarification as needed)
• AVEDA Homecare (product recommendations, with Mentor present to offer any support and clarification as needed)
• Save-the-Date (Re-booking and Nurtur Rewards)

Complete assigned salon tasks in a timely and efficient manner

When not working on a Mentor-assigned task, stay productive by offering support to other Nurtur Professionals and/or Guest Care team members

Responsible for complying with the Nurtur Salon Assistant Agreement

Demonstrate knowledge on services and products, and accurately convey that information to guests following Mentor approval

Clean the color bar, sterilize working stations and tools, clean shampoo bowls and sinks, re-stock items as-needed, complete laundry tasks, sweep, clean, and keep the overall salon environment clean and welcoming

Provide any support to Mentor as needed and requested to ensure a satisfactory guest experience

Effectively educate guests on policies, products, services, promotions, and launches

Maintain all safety, security, and technological standards and identify and communicate potential problems, issues, and challenges to Leadership immediately

Participate in Aveda and Nurtur events including career fairs, marketing events, Earth Month, Beauty for a Cure, etc.

Perform all duties as assigned and/or required to meet business needs

Abide by all other Nurtur policies and procedures as outlined in the Team Member Handbook and Code of Conduct

Qualifications/Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent, Bachelor’s degree a plus
• Active Cosmetology license; continuing education maintained
• Experience working as a stylist behind the chair
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Walk, stand up, and/or sit for up to eight (8) hours per day
• Use hands to handle objects and reach with hands and arms
• Walk, sit, stand, balance, stoop, speak, and hear
• See a computer screen and read paper and electronic documents
• Occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 30 pounds
• Tolerate a minimal to moderate noise level typical of a school setting

Perks and Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/401K
• PTO
• Employee Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement

Travel Requirements

The team member in this position must be able to travel locally to events and for out-of-state training and events as necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Nurtur SalonSpa Columbus, LLC (including its affiliated organizations) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants are covered by federal and state laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Consistent with these obligations, Nurtur also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

If this is the Culture you believe in, then this is the place to apply!