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Sharkey's Westwood; Islington (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

401(k)

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free haircuts for you and your immidie

Job summary

Sharkey's Cuts for Kids Westwood is opening a brand-new salon in Westwood, MA and hiring founding stylists for opening day. We offer full-time and part-time roles, a fun kid-focused environment, and family-friendly hours.

Located at Lambert's Plaza, 262 Providence Hwy, this position provides training, advancement opportunities, and a supportive team culture. Provide kids' haircuts, ensure client comfort, maintain a clean station, and promote retail products when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts cosmetology license required.
• Genuine love for kids and high-energy family environments.
• Ability to provide fast, friendly kids' haircuts in a fun setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide kids' haircuts in a fun, fast-paced environment.
• Make nervous kids laugh and anxious parents feel at ease.
• Keep your station clean and your tools ready.
• Recommend retail products when it makes sense.
• Be part of a team that genuinely enjoys working together.

Skills

Kids haircutting

Customer service

Team player

Education

Massachusetts cosmetology license

Tools

Cosmetology license

Job description

Full-time and part-time available
Westwood, MA (Lambert's Plaza, 262 Providence Hwy)
July 2026 Grand Opening

Sharkey's Cuts for Kids — an award-winning children's (age 0-14) salon franchise with over 200 locations — is opening a brand-new salon in Westwood. We're hiring founding stylists to join our team for opening day.

We are local owners who believe in taking care of the people who take care of our clients. We respect your time, we understand the industry grind, and we are building a salon where stylists actually want to come to work. Smiles and a positive attitude are a must, and we treat all our team members like family!

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Why this job is different:

• Just kids' cuts. No chemicals, no color. Clean, fast haircuts in a salon built around making kids smile.
• Fun environment. Themed chairs, Xboxes, streaming - the kind of place kids ask their parents to bring them back to.
• Family-friendly hours. No late nights. Major holidays off.
• Instant tips via Tippy. Tips hit your account the moment the client pays - individual, never pooled.
• Supportive ownership. Local owners who actually want to hear what you have to say.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive hourly base ($17-22) based on experience with guaranteed yearly raise
• 100% of tips, paid instantly via Tippy, not pooled
• 10% commission on all retail sales
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 7 days PTO/year (accrues from day 90, maximum increases over time)
• MA Earned Sick Time from day 1
• MA Paid Family & Medical Leave coverage
• Paid cosmetology license renewal
• Employee discount on retail products
• Free haircuts for you and your immediate family

What you'll do:

• Provide kids' haircuts in a fun, fast-paced environment
• Make nervous kids laugh and anxious parents feel at ease
• Keep your station clean and your tools ready
• Recommend retail products when it makes sense
• Be part of a team that genuinely enjoys working together

Requirements:

• Genuine love for kids and high-energy family environments
• Active Massachusetts cosmetology license. Aesthetician and nail licenses do not qualify.

We're interviewing on a rolling basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule a phone screen.