Please read the entire job description before applying—everything is required. The position requires proficient daily use of a computer and texting ability.
Position: Part-time Salon Stylist
Schedule: Tues, Wed, Thur, Fri 9:45 -4:30
Location: Rockville , Bethesda, Gaithersburg opportunities
Compensation: hourly or 45% commission plus 100% of tips - optimal pricing.
Work–life balance: No weekends or late evenings
A modern, upscale salon management company has immediate openings for licensed, seasoned salon professionals . We’re seeking long-term team members who are highly invested in their craft and deliver exceptional client service. Compensation is predictable and stable.
Basic Requirements
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment. We book to optimize stylist time so this job will require back to back 30 minute services while maintaining an accurate salon computer schedule.
- Must also be able to do traditional sets with a curling iron and formulate color.
- Able to pass yearly criminal background check and bi-annual drug screenings.
- Reliable, consistent transportation.
- This is not a flexible schedule: you must work the full scheduled shift regardless of booked service volume (including accommodating walk-ins).
- Tech-savvy:position requires daily use of the salon computer and communication with the corporate team via text and email.
- Must be able to speak and spell English with high proficiently for record keeping function.
- Professional demeanor: polished, polite, pleasant, engaged, outgoing, kind, and compassionate.
- Detail-oriented and able to self-manage; eager to learn and grow.
- Intent to hold a part-time role for at least 2 years (not temporary or gap work).
- Experience with seniors or strong willingness to learn; able to adapt communication for varying cognitive abilities.
Education & Licensing:
- High school diploma or equivalent and,
- Graduation from a cosmetology school
Specific Requirements
- Ability to wear appropriate business attire; no denim, sweat clothes, or scrubs.
- Work well with community aides and families to coordinate transport and reminders.
- Must be able to tease hair for volume and still maintain a smooth finished look.
- Traditional set styles (rollers/curling iron) that can last a full week.
- Roller sets, perms, relaxers, color formulation; traditional bouffant sets (with mousse & spray) and modern natural finishes; precision short haircuts.
- Conduct thorough consultations; adjust communication style for clients, community staff, and family members.
- Role requires stylist to work efficiently with 30-minute shampoo, haircut, and finish service timing. The book of appointments is not a leisurely pace and requires stylist to stand and walk for the full 6 hr shift with one 30 minute break mid-day.
- Must be able to provide basic finger and toe nail services. Training is provided.
- Position requires a candidate to have a high level of intuition and and situational awareness; the ability to communicate directions, manage client relations and events, multitask, and pre-plan.
- Must be highly organized; able to prioritize through both fast- and slow-paced periods.
- Participation in company functions and certification training.
- Client relationship building, organization, salon account management, and self-promotion.
Who thrives here: Flexible, hardworking, dependable, outgoing, genuinely pleasant stylists with A+++ presentation, communication, and drive.
We are an ambitious, woman-owned company with a clear mission to modernize and elevate beauty amenity services in senior living.
Pay: $20.00 - $60.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Required - Can you use a computer and use or learn a computer scheduling system with ease?
- If required - Can you perform basic nail services for mani/pedi in addition to hair services.
- Can you independently formulate hair color and do foil highlighting?
- Can you do traditional hair set styles with a traditional curling iron (not just a flat iron)?
Language:
License/Certification:
- Maryland Cosmetology License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Rockville, MD 20850 (Required)
Work Location: In person
