Hair Stylist Assistant
Our Mission
We started the salon to empower stylists to take their career to the next level and beyond. Through advanced training, mentorship, and career development our stylists have become experts in the beauty industry. They offer their clientele an extraordinary product and experience.
What We Offer
Just as the experience of our clients is key to our business success, so is the experience of our team. The golden rule, treating others like we would like to be treated, guides a lot of our business decisions. We offer the benefits, environment, and culture that we ourselves desire. While not standard in our industry, we offer benefits like health insurance for full-time employees, maternity leave, paid training, paid meetings, access to an EAP, paid time off, and the support of an HR team.
Our highly visible location on the Reedy River in Falls Park and our marketing success has allowed our stylists to build fantastic books of amazing clients in record time.
Why this Position Exists
This position exists to support our style team so they can offer their clients the best experience efficiently and to set up individuals new to the industry up to become successful stylists after completing our advanced training and integrating with the rest of our team. This role also exists to support the salon operationally.
Stylist Support Responsibilities
This client-facing portion of this position enables the stylist team to operate at a high efficiency (more clients completed in less time) while maintaining a high quality of service and experience. This hands-on role requires you to anticipate the stylists’ needs and act accordingly. This role allows you to gain fantastic training and training from everyone on our team necessary to later become a strong member of our stylist team.
Salon Support Responsibilities
All team members, but primarily this position, are expected to be able to flex into the salon support role throughout the day. This ensures the smooth operation of the salon and directly impacts the perceived image of the salon to our customers. You will be expected to also complete operational tasks such as answering the phone, checking out and scheduling future client appointments, etc.
Tasks and Expectations
Be the first point of contact for clients as they enter the salon, setting the tone for their appointment and time at the salon
Preparing trays, turning over trays, mixing color, updating formulas, applying color, shampooing hair, applying products, blow-drying, and styling.
Complete daily tasks at a regular interval safely and neatly.
Communicate with clients in person, on the phone, and by text to book appointments and answer questions.
Become an expert on the products we retail in order to answer client questions.
Maintain up to date client information
Meet set performance expectations reviewed individually every month with each team member.
Maintain an Instagram and social media presence with frequent posts and updates promoting their work.
Necessary Skills
Salon Awareness
Shampoo Bowl Skills
Blow-drying and Styling
Social Media and Self-promotion
Interpersonal Communications
Experience with Technology
Supervision
This role reports directly to the salon owner.
Working Conditions
This role requires long hours standing.
Qualifications
A current South Carolina cosmetology license
Minimum 6 months working in a salon environment. 1 year experience preferred.
Online presence showcasing your work
Ability to read and speak English
Benefits
Health Insurance for Full Time Employees
Short Term Disability Coverage
Maternity Leave (Paid through Short Term Disability)
One Week Paid Time Off
Access to EAP
Dedicated HR Team
Paid Training
Product Discounts
Discounted rates for friends and family.
Competitive Pay Structure
Service and Product Commissions
Regular Career Development Meetings with Management
Pay
This is a non-exempt employee role. Our pay structure includes a combination of a competitive hourly rate including overtime and product commissions.
Both part-time (less than 30hrs) and full-time (30 - 45hrs) will be considered.