Salon Apprentice

Salon Apprentice Art and Science - 3.0 Chicago, IL Job Details Full-time From $19 an hour 21 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Barbering License Cosmetology License Teamwork Customer service Hair coloring Time management Full Job Description Art + Science was founded on a European style of apprenticeship where education is the essential foundation to a healthy career. Our goal is to provide a long term stable home for every stylist, colorist and barber in our salons. Apprentices are truly the foundation of salon. They are crucial to every single stylist's success; no questions asked. Every stylist, colorist and barber behind an Art + Science chair has completed our rigorous apprenticeship program before reaching the floor. Under the direction of the salon manager and educator, the apprentice (assistant) is a hard-working, self-motivated, punctual professional with a passion for the beauty industry. This apprenticeship program is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience at a premier salon. Assistants will have the opportunity to work side by side with experienced stylists, colorist and/or barbers (including master level professionals), with shampooing, coloring, blow drying, or styling. We are a departmentalized salon because we believe that the only way to truly become a master of your craft is to focus your skills, meaning our artist specialize in either styling, coloring or barbering. Building a relationship with each and every client, all day long, will be the best part of your day. It will also prepare you for your own business. This hands-on experience helps every apprentice to become a well-rounded professional. You will truly master multitasking by the time you end your apprenticeship with us.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Support our team of Barbers, Cutters/Stylist and Colorists Support Stylists + Barbers while Shampooing and sweeping their clients Support our team with shampooing out color, applying glosses/toners and offering a complimentary blow-drys .This will include hands-on training by our education team prior to execution. Maintain cleanliness of the salon throughout the day. Oversee Color Inventory Communicate with the Front Desk regarding clients

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL

A current license/certification in Cosmetology or Barbering (depends on which art you want to pursue). We do accept apprentices who are nearing their completion of beauty/barber school and will soon graduate(30 days or less). Proof of education will be required. Highly ambitious and passionate Excellent time management skills Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills Must value operating in a collaborative and cooperative environment Committed to providing superior customer service Professional dress; yet creativeness and individuality are encouraged Art + Science is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment for all. We do not tolerate discrimination in employment or employment-related decisions on the basis of race, color, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, veteran status, martial status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status. We strive to provide an environment free of discrimination to our stylists and staff, as well as clients, vendors, and suppliers.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

License/Certification:

Barbering License (Required) Cosmetology License (Required)

Work Location:

In person