Stylist in Training / Apprentice Stylist

SmartStyle Hair Salon Smart Hair, LLC; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A local hair salon in Augusta, Maine is looking for a Stylist in Training to provide exceptional customer service while learning the business. You will interact with customers, maintain salon cleanliness, and have opportunities for promotion as you complete your cosmetology education. Ideal candidates will possess great communication skills and have a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• You must possess a valid appropriate license in your applicable state of employment.
• You must be enrolled in an accredited cosmetology school.
• You must demonstrate values of honesty, accountability, integrity, and respect.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and answer the phone effectively.
• Keep the salon clean and follow safety standards.
• Learn business growth strategies by observing stylists and managers.

Skills

Customer communication

Time management

Tech-savvy

Education

Enrollment in an accredited cosmetology school

Job description

STYLIST IN TRAINING

WHAT WE OFFER

If you would like to be one of our future stylists you can learn the business in a temporary position while delivering exceptional customer service across all channels of communication.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• You will learn the ins and outs of how to grow the business and control expenses by observing other stylists and managers.
• You’ll be front and center greeting customers and answering the phone. Your smile is your logo.
• You’ll keep the salon clean and follow safety standards.

As a stylist-in-training you may be eligible for a promotion to the stylist position once you receive your license. A promotion to stylist is not automatically guaranteed. You must earn it.

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HERE’S HOW YOU GET PROMOTED TO A STYLIST

To be considered for the promotion, you must: 1) possess a valid appropriate license in your applicable state of employment; 2) have the ability to perform the duties of the license requirements that your state allows, including, but not limited to: cutting, styling, coloring, providing wax treatments, and washing and perming hair with or without an accommodation; and 3) demonstrate that you practice our values of honesty, accountability, integrity, and respect.

WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU MEET THESE QUALIFICATIONS

• You must be enrolled in an accredited cosmetology school and working to obtain the necessary license(s) to perform salon services
• You have great judgement and time management. And want to work in a dynamic salon environment
• You know how to communicate well with customers, coworkers, and management.
• You need to be tech savvy to use our point-of-sale systems and enter data.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• You need to be comfortable with lifting to 10 lbs. to stock retail shelves, occasionally lifting 10-25 lbs. to assist in unloading monthly shipment of products.
• You will be on your feet for most of the day.
• You need to know how to read, write, and do basic math.
• You need to be available to travel to mandatory meetings and training sessions, including overnight travel.