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Madison Reed

Ammonia-free, professional-grade at-home hair color

Shift Lead - Licensed Cosmetologist

Hair Styling & BarberingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew York, NY, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An active cosmetology license in the state where the applicant is applying is required.
  • At least one year of experience as a colorist behind the chair in a salon environment is required.
  • At least one year of leadership experience in a customer-facing environment is required.
  • Effective communication, problem-solving, and people skills are required in a fast-paced retail or salon environment.
  • The candidate must be comfortable operating point-of-sale systems.
  • Fluency in English is required.
  • The role requires availability on weekends, holidays, and other peak times based on business needs.
  • The role requires regularly standing and walking for four or more consecutive hours, repeatedly bending and twisting at the waist, manipulating fingers and hands, bending and reaching wrists and arms, and reaching with hands and arms or moving up to ten pounds; occasional sitting, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and lifting or pushing or pulling up to ten pounds may also be required.
  • The role requires regular communication with guests through conversations and consultations.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate and continue developing leadership skills to provide a high-quality employee and guest experience aligned with company values.
  • Lead by example in sales and service behaviors in guest interactions and communication, including resolving guest service issues.
  • Support front-of-house and back-of-house operations as needed, follow company standard operating procedures, and assist guests with retail orders.
  • Provide consultations and all services offered on the menu, including shampooing and conditioning, styling such as blow drying, flat ironing, and curling, and chemical services.
  • Step in as manager-on-duty when needed, fostering a positive and collaborative approach and valuing team members’ ideas and insights through ongoing coaching and feedback.
  • Contribute to monthly sales goals and other key performance indicators, including retail sales, services, and memberships.
  • Ensure the Hair Color Bar meets company standards for merchandising, inventory, and company asset security.
  • Demonstrate mastery of company systems, policies, processes, and procedures.
  • Coach and develop team members to support team culture, guest satisfaction, and Hair Color Bar performance by aligning individuals’ talents and abilities with relevant responsibilities.
  • Participate in ongoing training and stay up to date on company products and service offerings.
  • Support recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, performance management, coaching, talent development, and training of team members as needed by the Manager.

About the Company

Madison Reed

Ammonia-free, professional-grade at-home hair color

Madison Reed creates professional-grade hair color products for at-home use, focusing on safe, convenient at-home coloring. Its core offering is ammonia-free hair dye that delivers multi-dimensional, natural-looking color without harmful chemicals like parabens, resorcinol, PPD, phthalates, or gluten. The company also runs Color Bar locations and offers a subscription model, product kits, hair care, and memberships, plus professional colorist consultations and digital tools (color quiz, virtual try-on) to guide shade selection. Unlike many rivals, Madison Reed emphasizes cruelty-free, Leaping Bunny-certified formulas and a direct-to-consumer plus in-person service model, combining online convenience with professional support. Its goal is to provide safe, high-quality, salon-grade color results at home while offering convenient access through online sales, memberships, and physical Color Bar experiences.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$274.1M
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Founded
2013

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