Stylist in Training / Apprentice Stylist

Stylist-In-Training PositionCarimar Salon Group is committed to building a first-class team that recognizes we are stronger together than as individuals, provides each guest with a wonderful experience that makes them look and feel great, and gives back to our community.A stylist-in-training is a temporary 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 businessObserve other stylists/managers at work and ask relevant questionsProvide exceptional customer servicePromote and sell services and retail productsAnswer telephones, stock and dust shelves, and sweep hairComplete all other duties as assigned by managerThe 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. To be considered for the promotion, the stylist-in-training must: 1) receive a valid appropriate license in his/her applicable state of employment; 2) have the ability to perform the duties of the license requirements that their state allows, including, but not limited to: cutting, styling, coloring, providing wax treatments, and washing and perming hair with or without an accommodation; and 3) demonstrate that they practice our values of honesty, accountability, integrity, and respect.QualificationsMust be enrolled in an accredited cosmetology schoolOn the road to obtaining the necessary license(s) to perform salon services within 90 daysAbility to work in a dynamic salon environmentGood time management skills, good judgment, and the ability to multi-taskWell-developed interpersonal skills to communicate in a professional and courteous manner with customers, co-workers, and managementComputer knowledge including but not limited to point-of-sale systems and data entryAbility to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekendsOnce you become a stylist here's what you could expect:Perks and Benefits:Greater of commission or hourly pay every other FridayOpportunity to make up to 50% commission on service sales and 10% on retail sales401kPaid holidaysPaid vacationOpportunity for flexible scheduleParticipation in charitable givingTeam-based bonusesYearly tool upgrade stipendOngoing training and continuing education provided at no costEmployee referral bonusesLicense renewal reimbursementProduct and service discount programDesired skills for our stylists:Hair dresser / stylist / cosmetologist experienceCosmetology licenseSalon experience preferred (in school or professional)Experience using different types of scissors, trimmers and other tools to create hairstylesAn understanding of the different types of hairstyles a person can request and how to achieve those looksA willingness to learn about new styles and techniquesThe ability to communicate with customers and understand a look they want, even if they don't know the technical terms for a certain style