Licensed Cosmetologist Salon Leader

madisonreedcolorbar; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & FSA (FT Only

Employee Assistance Program (FT and PT

Pre-tax Commuter (Parking & Transit) (

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)

Team Member Discount: Working Alliance

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)

Job summary

Madison Reed Hair Color Bar is hiring a General Manager (Licensed Cosmetologist) to lead a team of Colorists and support staff in delivering an exceptional guest experience. You will own the roadmap for your Hair Color Bar, drive growth through community relationships, and uphold Madison Reed’s service standards and values.

The role requires active cosmetology licensure, 2+ years of salon/retail and 2+ years of operational management, with weekend and peak-time availability.

Qualifications

• Active cosmetology license in the applying state
• 2+ years of salon and retail experience
• 2+ years of operational management experience
• 2+ supervising team members and participating in hiring, training and scheduling
• Strong level of technical proficiency as a colorist
• Proven track record of exceeding key operational and performance metrics
• Fluency in English

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to deliver top-tier guest experiences aligned with company values.
• Model sales and service behaviors and resolve guest issues.
• Ensure staffing, store operations, and adherence to SOPs; assist guests with orders, bookings and memberships.
• Demonstrate mastery of all services and step in behind the chair as needed.
• Support district needs by training managers, remote support, or on-site visits.
• Achieve monthly sales goals across retail, services and memberships.
• Maintain cleanliness, merchandising, inventory, and asset security.

Skills

Salon management

Leadership

Sales and service

Communication

Technology proficiency as colorist

Team development

Job description

Madison Reed Hair Color Bar is hiring a General Manager (Licensed Cosmetologist) to lead a team of Colorists and support staff in delivering an exceptional guest experience. You will own the roadmap for your Hair Color Bar, drive growth through community relationships, and uphold Madison Reed’s service standards and values.

The role requires active cosmetology licensure, 2+ years of salon/retail and 2+ years of operational management, with weekend and peak-time availability.