Lead Stylist Kids Salon

Sharkey's White Bear; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Health insurance

401(k)

Signing bonus

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Wellness resources

Opportunity for advancement

Tips paid (immediate)

Job summary

Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids in White Bear Lake, MN is seeking a Lead Stylist/Cosmetologist/Barber. Earn $35–$45/hour plus tips and commission, with a $1,000 signing bonus for full-time roles. Join a family-focused, high-energy salon that values growth and development.

Located in Birch Lake Square, this role offers the chance to mentor staff, lead by example, and contribute to opening new locations while delivering fun, stress-free haircuts for kids and families.

Qualifications

• Must have active Cosmetology or Barber License.

Responsibilities

• Provide stylish haircuts for kids and families.
• Lead the team by example.
• Mentor team members with strong technical skills.
• Promote Sharkey's to new customers and potential new team members.
• Help oversee daily operations.
• Open/close procedures and maintain professional appearance.
• Handle customer concerns with grace.

Education

Cosmetology or Barber License

Job description

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Opportunity for advancement
• Signing bonus
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Wellness resources

Lead Stylist/Cosmetologist/Barber - Sharkey's Cuts for Kids (White Bear Lake, MN) Earn $35-$45/hour (Hourly + Tips + Commission)

$1000 signing bonus for Full-Time

• We Empower our leaders
• We respect your scheduling needs
• Get tips immediately
• Fun environment

At Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids in White Bear Lake, we make every haircut fun and stress-free — for kids and stylists. We’re a family-focused salon that offers a positive, low-pressure environment where you can do what you love: create smiles.

Located in Birch Lake Square on Hwy 96, our salon is a high-energy, fun space where kids get their haircut while playing Xbox, watching movies, and sitting in their favorite car.

We’re looking for talented, reliable stylists who want to be part of a fun, supportive team — not just another salon job.

Compensation & Perks

• Earn $35–$45/hour (hourly + tips + commission)
• Tips paid same day (Tippy)
• Retail commission
• Signing bonus available (up to $1000!)
• Company-funded 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan (eligible employees)
• Paid lunch breaks
• Dental, Vision, Life, Accident & Disability Insurance Options
• Employer-paid wellness benefits
• Flexible scheduling
• Family-friendly hours (no late nights)
• Closed on major holidays (including Mother's Day)
• Paid training and ongoing development
• Employee discounts
• Supportive, locally-owned salon with engaged owners

Job Functions Include

• Provide stylish haircuts for kids and families
• Create a fun, positive experience for every child
• Strong technical skills with ability to mentor
• Comfortable providing sensory-friendly services
• Lead the team (by example)
• Promote Sharkey's to new customers and potential new team members
• Help Oversee Daily Operations
• Experience / Comfortable with opening / closing procedures
• Professional Appearance
• Ability to prevent and handle customer complaints with grace
• Must have active Cosmetology or Barber License.
• Weekend Availability Preferred
• We're especially interested in stylists who enjoy working Saturdays and Sundays

Weekend team members enjoy

• Excellent earning potential
• Busy appointment books
• Strong tipping opportunities

Why Join Sharkey’s?

We are a locally owned, family-run business actively growing in Minnesota.

This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to:

Grow into lead stylist or assistant manager roles

Be part of opening additional locations

Help build a strong, positive team culture from the ground up

If you’re looking for stability, growth, and a great work environment — we’d love to meet you.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Sharkey's Cuts for Kids Corporate.