Weekend Kids' Hair Stylist: High Pay, Fun Environment

Sharkeyscutsforkids; Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Steady, consistent bookings

Receptionist support

Paid sick leave

Genuinely fun work environment

Job summary

Sharkey's Cuts for Kids in Peoria is seeking enthusiastic stylists for Saturday and Sunday shifts to join our kid-focused salon. The role offers weekend work during our busiest times with flexible options including full-day and half-day slots, designed to help you build your book.

You will create a fun, safe experience for ages 0–14, listen and communicate clearly, and upsell appropriate retail. We provide receptionist support, paid sick leave, ongoing training, and a culture that rewards

Qualifications

• Active cosmetology or barber license.
• Love for working with kids.
• Positive, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Create an exceptional, fun experience for every young client.
• Listen and communicate clearly to deliver top-level service.
• Recommend retail products suited to each client's needs.
• Help keep the salon stage-ready and welcoming for every family.
• Multitask comfortably in a fast-paced setting.

Skills

Active cosmetology or barber license

Love for working with kids

Positive, can-do attitude

Job description

Looking for great weekend income? Sharkey's Cuts for Kids is hiring happy, energetic stylists and barbers for Saturday and Sunday shifts. Weekends are our busiest days, so you'll stay booked and earn well. It's a great fit if you work at a salon that's closed Sundays, are building your book, or just want strong weekend pay. We're a salon for kids ages 0–14, on a mission to WOW every client from the moment they walk in. It's not just a cut, it's an experience.

The Schedule

• Saturdays 9 AM–6 PM, Sundays 9 AM–5 PM
• Full-day, morning (9 AM–1 PM), and Sunday afternoon (1–5 PM) shifts available
• Weekend-only welcome, with more hours available if you want them
• Mornings are our busiest time, so you'll be booked from the start

What You'll Earn

• Earn $40–47/hour including tips ($16.25–18/hour base, depending on experience)
• Tips paid out immediately
• 20% commission on retail product sales

Perks & Work-Life Balance

• Steady, consistent bookings — we average 1,200+ cuts a month and are still growing, so no waiting around for clients
• Receptionist support to keep you cutting when you're back-to-back
• Paid sick leave
• A genuinely fun work environment

Why Our Team Loves It Here

• A hands-on owner who genuinely invests in her team — most of our stylists say they stay because of the support they get here
• New to kids' cuts or not confident with boys' cuts? We'll train you — several of our best stylists started exactly there
• We promote from within whenever we can — there's real room to grow
• Your creativity is valued and encouraged
• Smiles, positivity, and a crew that actually enjoys working together

A Day at Sharkey's

Picture a colorful salon with music playing, themed chairs, movies, video games, and fun distractions to keep kids happy and engaged. Every visit is designed to be an experience — for the kids and for you.

What You'll Do

• Create an exceptional, fun experience for every young client
• Listen and communicate clearly to deliver top-level service
• Recommend retail products suited to each client's needs
• Help keep the salon stage-ready and welcoming for every family
• Multitask comfortably in a fast-paced setting

What You'll Need

• Active cosmetology or barber license
• A love for working with kids
• A positive, can-do attitude

About Sharkey's

Sharkey's Cuts for Kids has been in business for 20+ years with 200+ locations nationwide. As a premier provider of kids' haircuts, we bring fun, excitement, and expertise to everything we do. We believe family comes first — and that work-life balance matters. Our salon is conveniently located on the corner of Lake Pleasant Pkwy and Happy Valley in Peoria.

Ready to join a team where your creativity is valued? Apply today!