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Madison Reed

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

General Manager - Licensed Cosmetologist

Business & StrategyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew York, NY, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Hold an active cosmetology license in the state of application.
  • Have at least 2 years of salon and retail experience.
  • Have at least 2 years of operational management experience.
  • Have at least 2 years of experience supervising team members and participating in hiring, training, and scheduling.
  • Have strong technical proficiency as a colorist.
  • Have a proven track record of exceeding key operational and performance metrics.
  • Be fluent in English.
  • Be available to work weekends, holidays, and other peak times based on business needs.
  • Be able to regularly stand and walk for four or more consecutive hours; bend and twist repeatedly; manipulate fingers and hands; bend and reach wrists and arms; reach with hands and arms; and move up to 10 pounds. May occasionally sit, kneel, stoop, crouch, and lift or push or pull up to 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership that supports a high-quality employee and guest experience aligned with company values.
  • Lead by example in sales and service interactions with guests, resolve guest service issues, and model effective communication.
  • Ensure the business is staffed and resourced, including front-of-house operations, compliance with standard operating procedures, retail orders, bookings, services, and memberships.
  • Perform all services provided at the Hair Color Bar, including working behind the chair as needed.
  • Provide district support as requested, including training a new Manager, supporting them remotely, or visiting a nearby location to provide on-site assistance.
  • Achieve monthly sales goals and other key performance indicators, including retail sales, services, and memberships.
  • Ensure the Hair Color Bar meets company standards for cleanliness, merchandising, inventory, and asset security.
  • Use Madison Reed systems, policies, processes, and procedures effectively.
  • Coach and develop team members to strengthen team culture, guest satisfaction, and Hair Color Bar performance by aligning individuals’ talents and abilities with relevant responsibilities.
  • Own recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, performance management, coaching, talent development, and training for all team members.
  • Manage employee schedules based on forecasts and business needs, in compliance with local labor laws, budgets, and break and meal requirements.

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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