Salon Apprentice

Mango Salon

Richmond (VA)

Hybrid

USD 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional training program

Comprehensive benefit package (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Paid time off

Discounts on services and products

Profit Sharing Retirement Plan

Job summary

Mango Salon in Richmond, VA is seeking passionate individuals for their Hair Designer Apprentice Program. This full-time position offers a hands-on learning experience alongside trained professionals. Apprentices will gain essential skills and knowledge needed for the State Board Cosmetology Licensing Test. The role requires flexibility in scheduling and physical capability for various tasks. Mango is dedicated to a supportive team environment with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

Candidates must have flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
Physical capability to stand for a minimum of 4 hours requiring dexterity.

Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining overall cleanliness of the salon.
Participate in AVEDA rituals and practices.
Support Designer team in various tasks as assigned.

Skills

Personable with a passion to serve others

Accountable and learn Mango processes

Organized and capable of prioritizing tasks

Adaptable & Flexible

Motivated with a positive attitude

Job description

Henrico, VA, US

Richmond, VA, US

Are you ready to pursue a career as a Hair Designer? Do you want to work amongst highly trained professionals that deliver exceptional customer service to the Richmond area? If so, learn more about The Mango Academy Apprentice Program!

We are looking for:

Apprentices: Mango is seeking passionate, hardworking, goal-orientated individuals to join our Apprentice Program! This program provides aspiring Hair Designers an opportunity to work-to-learn the business and the technical skills needed to pass the State Board Cosmetology Licensing Test. In addition to experience working alongside Hair Designers in our salons, Mango provides weekly training and education programs. The curriculum gives apprentices the skills needed to earn their license and perform hair services.

This is a Full-Time commitment with the need for flexible scheduling and will require evenings and weekends. Candidates must have flexibility to work in any of our three locations.

Physical requirements of this position include standing and walking for a minimum of 4 hours, on occasion requires the ability to climb a ladder and balance, utilization of hand and finger dexterity, and lifting/pushing light weights less than 25 pounds. This position also requires frequent reaching with arms/hands, bending, stopping, kneeling, talking, and use of hearing/vision.

Some traits we are looking for:

Personable - friendly with a passion to serve others.
Accountable - learn Mango processes. As an Apprentice you will be working Full-Time as an Assistant in our salons. Responsibilities include AVEDA rituals and practices, shampooing, color mixing and toners, color pull throughs, maintaining overall cleanliness of Salon, assisting Designer team and other tasks assigned by Salon Management team.
Organized - the ability to prioritize and complete assigned tasks proficiently within set time standards. You are responsible for attending classes, completing required course work and practice hours, and fulfilling other requirements per completion of the program.
Adaptable & Flexible - capable of working flexible hours, interacting with other departments to ensure that guests' needs are satisfied, knowledge of salon services, products & promotions. Anticipate your team's needs, help them thrive and contribute to their success!
Motivated - passion for the industry, positive attitude, and professionalism is a must as well as the desire to learn in a hands‑on environment.

Who we are:

Mango Salon is committed to providing the Richmond area with exceptional, professional hair service to every guest, every time. Founded in 2003 Mango Salon has grown into three locations. Mango Salon has been continually recognized receiving many awards:

Voted in the Top 200 Salons in the country by Salon Today for more than 10 years
Recognized in Salon Today Top 200 in 2023 for Compensation & Benefits program
Recipient of the Richmond Times-Dispatch Top Workplaces Award in 2023
Readers' Choice Awards in Virginia Living & Richmond Magazine

Why Mango:

Mango has a strong commitment to its positive team culture where generosity and opportunity leads to success. Collaboration and input are encouraged - we believe in our team! It’s our mission to be amazing, be profitable, be generous! We have won several awards based on our culture and rewards program which includes: