Hair Salon Assistant/Receptionist Needed

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Hair Salon Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitary, and welcoming environment at our salon as well as booking appointments and cashiering in addition to servicing clients and assisting stylists with color application, shampooing, and blow drying. This role requires a strong attention to detail, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work independently.

MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK:

Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays

Availability for on-call week day coverage a plus

MUST have Cosmetology License or be currently enrolled in beauty school

Esthetician license and makeup experience a plus

Spanish speaking a plus

DUTIES:

Perform thorough cleaning of assigned areas, including dusting, mopping, sanitizing surfaces and disposing garbage.

Organizing towels, ensuring they are clean, folded and neatly presented.

Floor cleaning to maintain the appearance of all surfaces.

Organizing and cleaning tools, products, stations, kitchen, break room, stock room and bathrooms.

Organizing stock room and color room, washing dishes and tools and cleaning supplies.

Assisting with inventory stock and maintaining inventory of cleaning supplies and reporting any shortages or needs for replenishment.

Greeting clients, offering beverages and shampooing clients as well as performing masks and hair treatments.

Mixing and applying color, performing touch-ups and color pull-throughs as well as blow-drying hair.

Assisting stylists with extension, toning, perming and lightening services.

Learning color line and hair products to effectively recommend hair care for clients based on their needs.

Provide exceptional customer service and correctly book appointments.

Answering phone calls and client requests and questions.

Emailing clients, posting on social media, taking pictures and videos to create content.

Cashiering duties and taking payments from clients.

Proven experience 1+ years in reception, cleaning and/or assisting in a hair salon is preferred

MUST HAVE:

Strong knowledge of cleaning techniques and products used in housekeeping management.

Ability to operate cleaning equipment safely and effectively.

Excellent communication skills with a focus on customer service.

Experience with receptionist duties such as answering phones, booking appointments and cashiering.

Attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining high cleanliness standards.

Color theory and application for root touch-ups and full single process color services.

Physical stamina to perform cleaning and stock room tasks that may require lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.

Ability to carry/lift over up to 30 pounds.

Knowledge of DAVINES and PHOREST is a plus.

Sales experience and product knowledge is a plus.

Make-up application experience is a plus.

Experience with social media posting and responding to client requests and inquiries is a plus.

Join our team and start your career as an Assistant where you can make a difference in creating a beautiful experience within a clean and inviting space for our clients! Check us out on Instagram @salonspace

Pay: Starting $16.00 per hour + 10% commission on sales and services + Tips

Expected hours: 15– 20 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount

Paid Time Off

In-house Education

Paid for Classes and Learning

Yearly Bonus

Commission Raise