Salon Assistant

Written By Taniel Smith

Job Type: Part time

Compensation: $17.50 - $18

Position Overview

The salon assistant is a crucial member of the team. This individual helps to balance things in the salon especially during busy times. With the objective being to keep things moving smoothly, assist hair stylists where needed and keep the salon looking and feeling flawless. We are looking for you if you are passionate about the natural hair industry. Some of your duties will include shampooing hair, styling locs and daily salon maintenance. We provide training for this opportunity so be prepared to learn.

Housekeeping

  • The cleanliness of the salon is of paramount importance.

  • You will sweep, mop and sanitize the salon throughout the day

  • Clean and restock as needed

  • Do the laundry to ensure clean towels and capes are available

  • Clean, organize and refill shampoo station

Hairstyling

  • Assist with shampooing clients when stylists fall behind

  • Preparing detoxes 

  • Mixing/Applying colour, treatments

  • Attending to clients under dryer when stylists are occupied

  • Sanitize and disinfect tools 

  • Styling clients when stylists are occupied

  • Finishing clients when stylists are occupied

Salon restocking & maintenance

  • Replenish shampoo station as needed

  • Replenish stylist products as needed

  • Replenish retail shelves

Requirements

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Excellent customer service manner

  • Team work ethics

  • Ability to multitask

  • Ability to stand for long hours

  • Ability to work within time constraints to meet service standards

  • Willingness to learn and be coached

How to Apply

  • Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume. Please include a brief cover letter detailing your experience if any, and why you would be a valuable addition to the Tresses Locs & Coils team.

Taniel Smith
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