Receptionist​/Salon Assistant – West Caldwell, NJ

SNIP-ITS IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR A RECEPTIONIST / SALON ASSISTANT JOB IN WEST CALDWELL, NJ

Snip-its Haircuts for Kids is seeking a Salon Receptionist / Salon Assistant job. Our ideal candidate is someone who is currently enrolled in Cosmetology school looking to gain salon experience. This salon assistant job in West Caldwell, NJ is a great opportunity to train and learn the skills needed to work in a busy salon while completing your schooling. Once licensed, you will have the opportunity to join our amazing Hair Stylist team!

When you work for us, you are working for a top-notch salon doing amazing things!

Snip-its is a leading kids’ salon franchise with 40+ locations throughout the United States that has been operating for more than 30 years! Our fully equipped salons cater to families with children and provide a fun, safe, and exciting hair cutting and styling experience for boys and girls ages 6 months to 12 years old. At Snip-its, team members enjoy working with a variety of adorable children, delivering magic and fun.

• Greet all customers in a friendly manner immediately upon arrival while maintaining a high degree of professionalism in all communication with other employees and customers
• Operate the front desk computer and all of its functions
• Maintain ongoing communication with the salon staff to ensure the correct routing of customers and the correct services are being performed
• Answer phones in a friendly and efficient manner and handle customer inquiries, comments, and issues in a professional and courteous manner
• Perform salon assistant tasks such as shampooing clients, helping with laundry, and various salon cleaning
• Learn from other team members and possibly join our Stylist team after graduating from cosmetology school!

• Competitive starting pay of $16 hr (up to $18 / hr based on performance review after starting)
• Free lunches and free parking!
• Convenient schedule with a salon that closes at 6 p.m. on weekdays and by 5 p.m. on weekends
• Ongoing technical training and development opportunities
• A technology driven salon with an online check‑in / same day appointment system with texting to manage client flow
• A supportive team of long‑time and expert stylists willing to teach technical, customer service, and bonding with children skills
• A fantastic (award winning) culture in which you can learn how to work in your chosen profession and excel at your career
• Flexibility with your school and personal schedule
• Learn the latest hair stylists and trends for kids
• Watch our Hair Stylists share the top reasons they love working for Snip-its

• A professional image, appearance and positive attitude
• A commitment to working some weekend days each month
• An enthusiastic, patient and friendly personality
• A love of children and desire to make these little ones (and parents) feel special
• Excellent verbal and non‑verbal communication skills with kids to bring out those adorable smiles!
• A willingness to proactively recommend and sell products and add‑ons
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to multi‑task and the ability to maintain composure during busy days
• The ability to work in a fast‑paced team‑oriented environment and stand for long periods of time
• It is very important to have the ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism in all communication with other employees and customers
• Authorization to work in the United States

Job Location: 905 Bloomfield, Essex Mall, West Caldwell, NJ 07006

If this sounds like a great opportunity, then we can’t wait to meet you. Apply today! Resume optional.

Snip-its® salons are independently owned and operated by independent franchisees. Franchisees, not Snip‑its Franchise Company, are responsible for all hiring decisions, benefit offerings, and personnel matters at their individual salons.