House of Mieux
House of Mieux is a new luxury salon in Fairfield, New Jersey, built around a simple belief: there is always an opportunity to be better. Mieux (meaning “better” in French) reflects our commitment to continued evolution. We bring together exceptional craft, thoughtful hospitality, education, and a strong creative point of view to create a salon experience designed for what comes next.
Role Description
The Assistant Stylist is full-time or part-time, on-site role based in Fairfield, NJ. This role is designed for someone serious about building a career behind the chair. Working alongside experienced stylists, the Assistant Stylist will gain hands-on exposure to technical services, guest care, salon operations, and the standards required to grow into a successful stylist.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist stylists throughout guest services to support a seamless, efficient experience
- Prepare and reset stations, tools, products, and materials between appointments
- Shampoo, condition, drape, and support guest comfort throughout services
- Assist with color, treatments, styling, and other technical services based on training, licensing, and demonstrated skill level
- Maintain clean, organized, and service-ready styling, shampoo, color, and shared areas
- Support laundry, sanitation, restocking, and daily salon opening and closing procedures
- Participate in required salon education, training, demonstrations, and coaching
- Build foundational skills in styling, product knowledge, guest care, service timing, and salon procedures
- Communicate proactively with stylists and team members to support guest needs and salon flow
- Receive feedback professionally and take ownership of continued growth and development
Ideal Candidate
- Passionate about building a long-term career in the beauty industry
- Currently enrolled in cosmetology school, recently graduated, or appropriately licensed or permitted for role responsibilities
- Eager to learn and highly receptive to coaching and feedback
- Professional, polished, reliable, and comfortable interacting with guests
- Proactive, organized, and attentive to detail
- Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Willing to support the operational responsibilities that keep a high-performing salon running smoothly
- Motivated by education, growth, and the opportunity to develop behind the chair
Previous salon experience is preferred but not always required for the right candidate. A strong work ethic, professional attitude, willingness to learn, and genuine interest in developing a career behind the chair are essential.
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Are you currently enrolled in cosmetology school, a recent graduate, or currently licensed in cosmetology?
- Are you legally eligible to perform the responsibilities required for this role under New Jersey cosmetology regulations based on your current student, permit, or license status?
- Are you available to work a flexible salon schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed?
Work Location: In person
