Senior Hair Stylist – Path to Store Manager

Fantastic Sams Cut & Color

• Mesa, AZ 85204 Full-time | Pay:

|PPH pay plan + tips as stylist; About Us & Career Path We are a busy, friendly neighborhood Redken color salon with a loyal client base and a supportive team.

What You'll Do Perform the full service menu, including extensions, and meet a weekly retail goal of $100–$200 Take full ownership of daily operations:

• open and close independently (setup, cash handling, closeout, securing the store) Coordinate schedules, coverage, and call-offs; lead the team by example in service and professionalism Act as a trusted advisor to management: spot operational gaps (waste, scheduling, service, processes) and propose solutions Create a standard measurement cheat sheet for Redken color, bleach, and developer by service and hair length Make sure stylists charge correctly for services and products, and coach those who don't, professionally Research local pricing and market trends and recommend price changes Track inventory, alert management before supplies run out, and pick up supplies and Salon Centric orders Handle client concerns and keep accurate client notes and consultations in our salon system Required Skills (Must Have) Retail sales: $100–$200 in retail products every week Redken color expert: formulating, toning, and correction, including Shades EQ Cost control & pricing: set standard color/bleach measurements, track usage, analyze competitor pricing Hair extensions: experience preferred, or willing to be trained Full menu: adult/children's cuts, clipper cuts, trims; blowdry, iron finishes, updos and braids; all-over color, retouch, men's grey blending; accent, face-framing, partial, full weave and cap highlights; balayage/ombré; double process blonde; basic and spiral perms, specialty wraps; brow, lip and chin waxing; deep conditioning What We're Looking For Active Arizona cosmetology license (required); established client base strongly preferred Lead, assistant manager, or salon management experience preferred Highly responsible, accountable, and business-minded, someone the owner can fully trust to run the salon Strong communicator and team leader, tactful with sensitive conversations like charging mistakes Available weekends, flexible to cover short-notice call-offs, and available to support the team off-schedule Reliable attendance with no frequent call-offs or lates; reliable transportation for supply pickups Positive, upbeat attitude; committed to a drug-free workplace What We Offer $15-21 per hour or higher depending on commissions PLUS tips A great home for your clients plus steady walk-in traffic Real leadership responsibility with direct owner support Extension training, ongoing education, retail commission, and monthly sales contests with prizes Powered by JazzHR