Hair Stylist / Cosmetologist

Job Description
Practice:
Sit Still Kids Salon
Locations:
Smithfield, RI and East Greenwich, RI (On-Site; specific location discussed at interview)
Schedule:
Closed TuesdaysAt least one weekend day requiredMost coverage needed afternoons and weekends
Compensation:
$16-$18/hr + tips + 10% product commission
Employment:
Full-Time or Part-TimeHourly (W2)On-Site

You are paid your full hourly rate for every scheduled hour, whether the chair is full or not. You keep your tips, earn 10% on product sales, and Sunday hours pay time-and-a-half under Rhode Island law. The clientele is built in from day one, there is no book to build, and there are no late nights.

About This Practice

Sit Still Kids Salon is a franchise brand built around making the salon experience genuinely enjoyable for kids and their families. The Rhode Island locations in Smithfield and East Greenwich are owned and actively operated by a hands-on franchisee who is invested in building a team that stays. These locations are small and personal. The owner is present, the team is small, and when you show up, it matters.

The Role

We are hiring stylists for both Smithfield and East Greenwich. About 70% of our services are clipper cuts and short cuts. That is what our guests book most and what keeps the floor moving. We need stylists who are confident with clippers, comfortable across all hair types, and good with kids. If you are a few years out of school and have been working in a volume salon environment, this will feel familiar from day one.

What You Will Do

• Deliver clipper cuts, short cuts, and full-range styling services for children across all hair types and ages
• Create a calm, positive experience for kids and parents; the service starts before scissors do
• Execute cuts efficiently within BLVD booking system time formats
• Recommend and sell products based on individual client needs (10% commission on all product sales)
• Maintain a clean, organized station and contribute to the salon floor between appointments

Requirements

Must-Haves

• Active Rhode Island cosmetology license (required; Massachusetts and other out-of-state licenses do not qualify)
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience post-cosmetology school
• Confident with clipper cuts across all hair types, which make up the majority of our service menu
• Availability for at least one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) every week

Strong Advantage

• Experience in a high-volume franchise or chain salon (Supercuts, Great Clips, or Sport Clips alumni are a great fit)
• Prior experience with children's salon services or family clientele
• Comfortable working afternoons, open to both Saturday and Sunday availability
• Interest in taking on additional responsibility over time, with a Lead Stylist path available

Benefits

Why This Role

• Built-in clientele from day one, with no book-building required
• You get paid whether the chair is full or not. Your hourly rate applies during the entire shift, not only when you are cutting
• Great hours with no late nights, and a built-in midweek day off with the salon closed Tuesdays
• Genuine pathway to Lead Stylist for the right candidate
• Small, supportive team with an owner who is in the building

Compensation & Schedule

Pay: $16-$18/hr based on experience, plus tips on all services and 10% commission on product sales. Sunday hours are paid at time-and-a-half per Rhode Island law for hourly employees.

Schedule: Salon hours are Mon and Wed-Fri 10:00 AM-6:00 PM, Sat 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sun 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Closed Tuesdays. Opening and closing shifts are available on weekdays. At least one weekend day is required for all stylists. We currently need the most coverage in the afternoons and on weekends.

About Sit Still Kids Salon

Sit Still Kids Salon is a growing franchise concept focused on a premium, genuinely kid-friendly experience. The two Rhode Island locations opened in late 2025 and early 2026, the client base is already strong and growing, and the team is the piece we are building now.

Hiring Process

Apply → alignM!NT Review → Recruiter Interview → Client Interview(s) → Offer → placeM!NT

EOE + AI Disclosure

We're recruiting on behalf of our client/employer partner, an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations are available; request assistance by contacting us at View email address on click.appcast.io. We and/or the employer may use automated tools (including AI) to support parts of recruiting (e.g., organizing applications, identifying role-relevant qualifications, scheduling) with human oversight; these tools are not the sole basis for decisions; people make all hiring decisions, consistent with applicable laws (including Rhode Island requirements where applicable). placeM!NT is supporting Sit Still Kids Salon with recruitment. All communication will come from a @placemint.agency email address.