Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY

An Assistant at Harper Ellis Salon will be a professional, enthusiastic, and team-oriented person, committed to supporting their mentor stylist and salon clients. The ideal candidate thrives on constructive feedback, communicates effectively, and proactively manages their time to ensure responsibilities are completed with efficiency, precision, and quality. They prioritize their mentor stylist's revenue by mastering client support, from shampooing and styling to preparing their mentor stylist's station before each appointment. They are committed to learning and executing Harper Ellis Salon standards with excellence, consistency, and exceptional attention to detail. With a focus on collaboration and growth, they demonstrate a positive attitude, take responsibility for their actions, and actively contribute to the salon's success by assisting with content creation, tracking metrics, and maintaining a clean, professional environment. This role requires someone who embraces continuous learning, builds strong relationships, and fosters trust with clients and colleagues alike. The ultimate purpose of this role is to develop the knowledge, technical expertise, business acumen, and leadership skills necessary to become a high-performing, revenue-driving Executive Stylist at Harper Ellis Salon.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Harper Ellis Salon is a luxury salon known for providing high-quality hair care services and exceptional client experiences. Specializing in innovative techniques and the latest trends in hairstyling, the salon caters to a diverse clientele seeking premium hair services. With a focus on personalized service, Harper Ellis Salon is dedicated to creating an inviting atmosphere where clients can feel pampered and valued. The salon is part of the Harper Ellis brand, which is recognized for excellence in hair extensions, education, and beauty expertise. The salon’s professional team is committed to maintaining top-tier standards in both artistry and client care.

OBJECTIVES

·        Complete 80 amount of practice extension rows each month.

·        Complete 40 amount of practice foils each month.

·        Prompt completion of stages in the Harper Ellis Salon Assistant Program.

·        Deliver an exceptional experience for salon clients by assisting while maintaining a welcoming and professional demeanor.

·        Prepare the mentor stylist’s station with necessary tools and products before each appointment, ensuring seamless transitions between clients.

·        Keep the salon environment clean, organized, and professional by regularly sanitizing tools, sweeping floors, and maintaining an inviting workspace.

·        Contribute to salon marketing efforts by assisting in creating and organizing social media content that highlights the salon’s services and atmosphere.

·        Actively participate in training opportunities to develop skills and stay updated on the latest industry techniques and trends.

COMPETENCIES

·        Demonstrates coachability by accepting constructive feedback, seeking guidance, taking responsibility for mistakes, and consistently applying what is learned to improve performance.

·        Maintains a high level of professionalism by demonstrating integrity, accountability, reliability, strong time management, preparedness, and a polished appearance that reflects the Harper Ellis brand.

·        Communicates effectively by listening attentively, asking thoughtful questions, addressing concerns promptly, maintaining emotional maturity, and interacting respectfully with clients and team members.

·        Contributes to a positive salon culture by supporting teammates, celebrating the success of others, maintaining confidentiality, avoiding gossip, and treating everyone with respect.

·        Takes initiative by anticipating the needs of mentor stylists, adapting quickly to changing priorities, solving problems independently, and consistently taking ownership of responsibilities without being asked.

·        Demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning by prioritizing education, progressing through the Assistant Program on pace, implementing new skills, and consistently improving technical ability and service efficiency.

·        Follows salon systems and operational standards by mastering salon duties, booking protocols, Vish tracking, assistant metrics,  organization, and daily responsibilities that support overall salon performance.

·        Creates an exceptional client experience by building trust, providing attentive service, supporting appointments with excellence, and consistently delivering a luxury guest experience.

·        Supports mentor stylists by increasing their productivity and revenue through exceptional assisting, co-styling, shampooing, styling, content creation, preparation, and dependable execution throughout each service.●

·        Demonstrates readiness for advancement by consistently meeting performance expectations, working independently, maintaining motivation, achieving assistant benchmarks, and building the skills and confidence necessary to become a successful Co-Stylist.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

·        Current, Valid Cosmetology License

·        Demonstrates strong self-leadership skills, including accountability, initiative, integrity, and personal responsibility.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

·        Standing for prolonged periods of time

·        Ability to lift 20-30 lbs

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce, Harper Ellis Salon recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability, and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates and partners.

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