Lead Stylist - Kid's Salon

Lead Stylist/Cosmetologist/Barber - Sharkey's Cuts for Kids (White Bear Lake, MN)

At Sharkey's Cuts for Kids in White Bear Lake, we make every haircut fun and stress-free — for kids and stylists. We're a family-focused salon that offers a positive, low-pressure environment where you can do what you love: create smiles. Located in Birch Lake Square on Hwy 96, our salon is a high-energy, fun space where kids get their haircut while playing Xbox, watching movies, and sitting in their favorite car.

We're looking for talented, reliable stylists who want to be part of a fun, supportive team — not just another salon job.

Compensation & Perks:

• Earn $35–$45/hour (hourly + tips + commission)
• Tips paid same day (Tippy)
• Retail commission
• Signing bonus available (up to $1000!)
• Company-funded 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan (eligible employees)
• Paid lunch breaks
• Dental, Vision, Life, Accident & Disability Insurance Options
• Employer-paid wellness benefits
• Flexible scheduling
• Family-friendly hours (no late nights)
• Closed on major holidays (including Mother's Day)
• Paid training and ongoing development
• Employee discounts
• Supportive, locally-owned salon with engaged owners

Job Functions Include:

• Provide stylish haircuts for kids and families
• Create a fun, positive experience for every child
• Strong technical skills with ability to mentor
• Comfortable providing sensory-friendly services
• Lead the team (by example)
• Promote Sharkey's to new customers and potential new team members
• Help Oversee Daily Operations
• Experience / Comfortable with opening / closing procedures
• Professional Appearance
• Ability to prevent and handle customer complaints with grace

Must have active Cosmetology or Barber License.

Weekend Availability Preferred

• We're especially interested in stylists who enjoy working Saturdays and Sundays
• Weekend team members enjoy:
  • Excellent earning potential
  • Busy appointment books
  • Strong tipping opportunities

Why Join Sharkey's?

• Grow into lead stylist or assistant manager roles
• Be part of opening additional locations
• Help build a strong, positive team culture from the ground up
• If you're looking for stability, growth, and a great work environment — we'd love to meet you.

Compensation: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Sharkey's Cuts for Kids Corporate.