Stylist in Training / Apprentice Stylist

Supercuts; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading salon is seeking a Stylist in Training to join their team. This temporary position is designed to integrate unlicensed stylists into the salon environment, providing them with the opportunity to learn and grow. Responsibilities include delivering exceptional customer service, promoting services, and assisting with salon operations. The role requires effective communication and the ability to manage time well. Graduates from accredited cosmetology schools are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited cosmetology school within 90 days.
• Ability to work in a dynamic salon environment.

Responsibilities

• Market and grow the business by promoting services.
• Provide exceptional customer service and manage expenses.
• Complete administrative tasks and assist with salon operations.

Skills

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Knowledge

Education

Cosmetology School Graduate

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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 to stylist is not automatically guaranteed. The stylist-in-training must apply for the stylist position to be considered for promotion. To be considered, the stylist-in-training must:

1. Possess a valid appropriate license in his/her applicable state of employment
2. Have the ability to perform duties allowed by their license, including cutting, styling, coloring, waxing, washing, and perming hair, with or without accommodations
3. Demonstrate practice of 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, judgment, and multi-tasking skills
• Interpersonal skills to communicate professionally with customers, co-workers, and management
• Computer knowledge 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, recommending additional services or retail items to enhance customer satisfaction
• Convey clear pricing information
• Coordinate promotional displays using ShopTalk
• Responsible for retail sales to walk-in customers

Provide Exceptional Customer Service

• Understand customer needs, greet professionally, escort clients, and give salon tours when needed
• Estimate wait times for appointments
• Answer calls professionally
• Handle complaints and refer issues to management

Manage and Control Expenses

• Follow weekly salon schedules
• Charge correctly for services and products, applying discounts per policy
• Safeguard assets by adhering to policies

Complete Administrative Tasks/Compliance

• Assist with salon operations: answering phones, stocking, sweeping, and other duties
• Communicate professionally with management, customers, and co-workers
• Maintain safety standards
• Attend mandatory meetings and training
• Handle POS transactions, including opening and closing the register

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
• Ability to communicate with customers
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills
• Occasional travel for meetings and training