Shift Lead, Licensed Cosmetologist

Shift Lead, Licensed Cosmetologist Shift Leads at Madison Reed's Hair Color Bar are aspiring business leaders who ensure excellent guest experience from arrival to departure, working through the appointment schedule, communicating with the guests, and ensuring the quality of every service by the team. The Madison Reed Shift Lead follows the roadmap of success for their Hair Color Bar, supporting the Manager's initiatives within operational best practices and guidelines, working with their team to solicit diverse perspectives, innovate their business growth through positive community relationships, and promote the products, services and values of Madison Reed. As a keyholder, Shift Leads are the manager‑on‑duty when the manager is out, and are developing their business acumen and team management skills to be the next Manager of a Hair Color Bar. #livelifecolorfully This role reports to the Manager, is full time and requires availability on weekends, holidays and other peak times based on business needs. Compensation consists of base hourly pay, commissions, and tips. Potential earnings for this location range from $43-$45 per hour, contingent on factors including Hair Color Bar performance, tenure, and time behind the chair. Responsibilities Demonstrate and continue to develop leadership skills to provide a top tier employee and guest experience aligned with our values of Love, Joy, Trust, Courage, and Responsibility. Lead by example through exhibiting sales and service behaviors in all interactions and communication with guests, including resolving guest service issues. Support all aspects of the business as needed, including front‑of‑house and back‑of‑house operations, adhering to company standard operating procedures, and assisting guests with retail orders. Provide consultations and all services offered on the menu (including shampooing, conditioning, styling such as blow‑drying, flat‑ironing, curling, and all chemical services). Act as manager‑on‑duty when the manager is out, fostering a positive and collaborative approach, valuing team members’ ideas and insights through continuous coaching and feedback. Contribute to achieving monthly sales goals and other key performance indicators, including retail sales, services, and memberships. Ensure Hair Color Bar meets company standards related to merchandising, inventory, and company asset security. Demonstrate mastery of all Madison Reed systems, policies, processes, and procedures. Coach and develop team members to ensure the highest level of team culture, guest satisfaction, and Hair Color Bar performance through aligning individuals’ unique talents and abilities with the most relevant responsibilities. Grow within Madison Reed by participating in ongoing training and staying up to date on MR products and service offerings. Support recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, performance management, coaching, talent development, and training of team members as needed by the Manager. Qualifications Active cosmetology license in the state in which you are applying. 1+ year of experience as a colorist behind the chair within a salon environment. 1+ year of leadership experience in a customer‑facing environment. Effective communication, strong problem‑solving, and people skills in a fast‑paced retail or salon environment. Comfortable operating point‑of‑sale systems. Fluency in English. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision & FSA (Full Time Only) Employee Assistance Program (Full Time and Part Time) Pre‑tax Commuter (Parking & Transit) Basic (Full Time Only) Life AD&D (Full Time Only) Short & Long‑term Disability (Full Time Only) Accident Insurance (Full Time Only) Critical Illness Hospital (Full Time Only) Hospital Indemnity (Full Time Only) Parental Leave (Full Time Only – dependent on tenure and position) Team Member Discount: Working Advantage (Full Time & Part Time) Pet Insurance (Full Time & Part Time) One Medical Membership (Full Time & Part Time) The College Tuition Benefit (Full Time & Part Time) 401(k) Plans (Full Time & Part Time) Paid Vacation Time (Full Time Only) Paid Holidays (Full Time & Part Time) Physical Demands Regularly stand and walk for four or more consecutive hours. Repetitive and regular bending and twisting at the waist; manipulating fingers and hands, bending and reaching wrists and arms; reaching with hands and arms or moving up to ten pounds. May occasionally sit, kneel, stoop, crouch, and lift, push, pull up to ten pounds. Communicate regularly with guests via ongoing conversations and consultations. #J-18808-Ljbffr