Shift Lead| Cosmetologist / Hair Stylist

Drybar Shops; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free blowouts for employees

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Paid training

Bonuses (anniversary/referral)

Promotion from within

Job summary

Drybar is seeking a Shift Lead / Cosmetologist in Lancaster, CA to supervise a busy shop and ensure top-tier client service. You will train and guide staff, oversee check-in to checkout, and maintain Drybar standards while delivering fast, high-quality blowouts.

The role requires a CA cosmetology license, strong communication, and leadership skills, with opportunities for growth and employee benefits. Free blowouts and training are included.

Qualifications

• Requires a current and valid cosmetology license for the applying state.
• Experience in shampoo, blow-dry, and hair styling with finishing skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shop staff on shift (bartenders & stylists).
• Lead client experience from check-in to check-out.
• Assign clients to stylists and delegate tasks to team members.
• Ensure blowouts meet the Drybar standard and are completed efficiently.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team leadership

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Cosmetology license (state)

Job description

Overview

At Drybar, our philosophy is simple: Focus on one thing and be the best at it. For us that’s blowouts. Our tagline says it all: No cuts. No color. Just blowouts.

Drybar Shift Lead / Cosmetologists Also Enjoy These Perks:

• Competitive hourly wages beginning at $19.87 per hour tips, retail & productivity bonuses, $100 anniversary gift and referral bonuses! ($1.50 for every add-on performed. Over 20 blowouts, you make $3 extra for each blowout, get up to $10 for every membership you sell)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits for ALL employees. Access to Wellable and EAP access!
• Paid Training on "Proper Anatomy of a Drybar Blowout!"
• Complimentary access & discounts to Vidal Sassoon online membership program for continued education.
• We LOVE to promote from within! If you have what it takes, we got you covered.
• FREE BLOWOUTS for all employees!

We are looking for a hair stylist who has:

• A current and valid cosmetology license for the state in which you are applying.
• Shampoo, blow-dry and amazing hair styling & finishing skills. Ability to do a blowout in under 45 minutes!
• Supervise shop staff on any given shift assigned: Bartenders & Stylist.
• Lead client experience from check in to check out ensuring Drybar standards are upheld.
• Lead team member responsibilities: assign clients to stylists, delegate tasks to bartenders and stylists, execute meal period and break schedule.
• Monitor shop inventory: regularly check back bar and retail supplies, place orders when needed to meet supply level standards.
• Train new bartenders: educate on using Booker and Drybar’s 10 core values. Ensure Stylists are completing blowouts in under 45 minutes.
• A desire to provide exceptional service not only to our clients but to our staff. Implement problem solving strategies and maintain awareness.
• Strong communication skills and a commitment and dedication to customer service.
• Ensure that all company procedures and policies, federal, state, and local regulations are followed. Ensure all Drybar’s timekeeping policy and supervisor policy addendum. Responsible for reporting all time worked for self and others in a timely fashion.

Hey cosmetology students!! We also accept applications from those attending cosmetology school (must have a valid cosmetology license to work as a hairstylist).

Legal Disclaimer

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