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Responsive Recruiter Full-time and part-time available Westwood, MA (Lambert's Plaza, 262 Providence Hwy) June 2026 Grand Opening Sharkey's Cuts for Kids an award-winning children's (age 0-14) salon franchise with over 200 locations is opening a brand-new salon in Westwood. We're hiring founding stylists to join our team for opening day. We are local owners who believe in taking care of the people who take care of our clients. We respect your time, we understand the industry grind, and we are building a salon where stylists actually want to come to work. Smiles and a positive attitude are a must, and we treat all our team members like family! Why this job is different: Just kids' cuts. No chemicals, no color. Clean, fast haircuts in a salon built around making kids smile. Fun environment. Themed chairs, Xboxes, streaming the kind of place kids ask their parents to bring them back to. Family-friendly hours. No late nights. Major holidays off. Instant tips via Tippy. Tips hit your account the moment the client pays individual, never pooled. Supportive ownership. Local owners who actually want to hear what you have to say. Compensation & Benefits: Competitive hourly base ($17-22) based on experience with guaranteed yearly raise 100% of tips, paid instantly via Tippy, not pooled 10% commission on all retail sales 401(k) retirement plan 7 days PTO/year (accrues from day 90, maximum increases over time) MA Earned Sick Time from day 1 MA Paid Family & Medical Leave coverage Paid cosmetology license renewal Employee discount on retail products Free haircuts for you and your immediate family What you'll do: Provide kids' haircuts in a fun, fast-paced environment Make nervous kids laugh and anxious parents feel at ease Keep your station clean and your tools ready Recommend retail products when it makes sense Be part of a team that genuinely enjoys working together Requirements: Genuine love for kids and high-energy family environments Active Massachusetts cosmetology license. Aesthetician and nail licenses do not qualify. Apply today with your resume. We're interviewing on a rolling basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule a phone screen. Compensation: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Sharkey's Cuts for Kids Corporate.