Stylist in Training / Apprentice Stylist

Supercuts; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading salon is seeking a stylist-in-training for a temporary 90-day position. This role focuses on integrating unlicensed stylists into the salon, providing exceptional customer service, and learning the business. Responsibilities include promoting services, managing customer interactions, and assisting with salon operations. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal and time management skills and must graduate from an accredited cosmetology school within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Must obtain necessary license(s) within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to work in a dynamic salon environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service and communicate effectively.
• Promote and sell services and retail products.
• Control expenses and follow salon schedules.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Graduation from an accredited cosmetology school

Tools

POS systems

Job description

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Job Duties

A stylist-in-training at Regis is a temporary 90-day position designed to integrate an unlicensed, future stylist into the salon workplace and to help them learn the business. It is the stylist-in-training's responsibility to deliver exceptional customer service and to communicate effectively with management, customers, and co-workers. Specifically, the stylist-in-training's job duties include:

• Market and grow the business
• Observe other stylists/managers at work and ask relevant questions
• Provide exceptional customer service
• Control expenses
• Promote and sell services and retail products
• Answer telephones, stock and dust shelves, and sweep hair
• Complete all other duties as assigned by manager

The stylist-in-training may be eligible for a promotion to the stylist position once they receive their license. A promotion is not automatic; the stylist-in-training must apply and meet certain criteria, including possessing a valid license, demonstrating proficiency in required services, and practicing Regis values of honesty, accountability, integrity, and respect.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited cosmetology school and obtain the necessary license(s) within or before 90 days of hire
• Ability to work in a dynamic salon environment
• Good time management skills, judgment, and multi-tasking ability
• Interpersonal skills to communicate professionally with customers, co-workers, and management
• Computer skills, including POS systems and data entry
• Flexible schedule, including nights and weekends

Essential Functions

Market and Grow the Business:

• Promote and sell services and products, including recommending additional services and retail items to enhance customer satisfaction
• Convey clear pricing information
• Coordinate promotional displays using ShopTalk
• Handle sales to walk-in retail customers

Provide Exceptional Customer Service:

• Greet customers professionally, understand their needs, and escort them through the salon
• Estimate wait times for appointments
• Answer phones promptly and professionally
• Handle complaints and refer issues to management

Manage And Control Expenses:

• Follow salon schedules
• Charge correctly for services and products, including discounts
• Safeguard assets per company policies

Complete Administrative Tasks/Compliance:

• Assist with salon operations, including answering phones, stocking, sweeping, and other duties
• Communicate effectively and courteously
• Maintain safety standards
• Attend mandatory meetings and training
• Adhere to policies and handle POS transactions

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Frequent lifting up to 10 lbs., occasional 10-25 lbs.
• Continuous standing and reaching
• Occasional pushing, pulling, climbing
• Exposure to chemicals and fragrances
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills
• Occasional travel for meetings and training