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Careers at KHS The Salon

Where Style Meets Purpose

It’s our mission at KHS The Salon to become our best selves in order to live a joyous and prosperous life. Our salon is a blend of laid-back professionalism, effortless style and cutting edge techniques. The salon is sought after for its inviting environment and expert stylists. Take a look at what we have to offer, and if you find it a fit, apply to join our team.

Perks and Benefits

  • Individualized growth map and plan
  • Thriving Stylist membership
  • Access to industry specific coach
  • Guaranteed clientele building support
  • Technical training program
  • Marketing and social media training program
  • Opt-in certification in hand-tied and tape-in extensions (no fees, no contracts)
  • 2-3 industry educators in-house per year
  • Strong website
  • Strong social media presence
  • Defined systems for clients and stylists
  • Branding photoshoot 2x a year
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Personal growth program
  • Discovery of your God-given working talents so work can be joyous rather than frustrating
  • 10% off mall eateries
  • An inspired leader who is committed to protecting the culture, values and reputation of the salon.
  • A salon with a strong mission, vision and values
  • A well branded salon
  • A clean salon
  • Birthday, anniversary and promotional celebrations
  • Strong front desk support
  • Ample parking for stylists and clients with city priority for snow removal
  • Great location to quickly build clientele
  • Social media lighting and wall
  • Ample storage and large break room

Growth Map

At KHS The Salon, we believe in individualized growth paths and plans that are geared toward each team members’ personal goals. You can start as an Apprentice, or, if you’re a seasoned stylist, you can apply for any of the positions we have to offer. We understand that it takes a team of individuals to be successful. Some hairstylists just want to do hair – and we love them. Some hairstylists always need a place to grow – and we love them. Once a stylist gets to the Senior Stylist position, that individual can choose to stay in that position while earning pay increases. Or, once a stylist gets to the Senior Stylist position, and they always want to have a place to grow, we have opportunities for that individual. We’ve compiled a list of each position at the salon along with the schedule, compensation and growth goals in each position.

Apprentice

A licensed cosmetologist who:

  • has just graduated from cosmetology school, or
  • is re-entering the industry after time off and needs training, or
  • lacking confidence and needs a more in-depth training program
  • 2, eight-hour days of one-to-one or small group training that include theory and hands-on training
  • 1-2 days of team shadowing. While shadowing, some requirements may include: greeting, caping, consulting, shampooing, root touch-up, all-over color, some foiling, performing color analysis, blow drying, heat styling, retailing, re-booking and checking out the guest.
  • 1 day shadowing with assigned Mentor Stylist with weekly de-brief and feedback. *Same requirements as the team shadowing.
  • After week 2 or 3, incorporate one client day with Mentor Stylist. As the program progresses, we will add on more client days with mentor.
  • With continued progression, the Apprentice will start to take clients on their own and step into the position of full-time or part-time Stylist.
  • Weekly meeting with owner/manager to review goals and expectations
  • Monthly team meeting
  • Hourly pay
  • 100% of tips given by a client they assist
  • Can make retail commission on personal sales monthly
  • Can earn bonuses and incentives
  • Can receive service commission on client days if service commission pay is greater than hourly pay.
  • To become a full-time or part-time Stylist without the one-to-one assistance of a mentor.
  • If at anytime during the apprentice program, the Apprentice decides that doing hair is not the track for them, that individual maybe able to follow the Assistant track towards Management, given the salon is in need of that position.

Assistant

  • Assist with guest experience, shampoo, styling and any other needs on the salon floor
  • Hourly pay with potential for pay increase
  • 100% of tips given to them personally
  • Commission on personal retail sales monthly
  • Management Assistant to assist in day-to-day operations including inventory, scheduling and retail displays

Stylist

A licensed cosmetologist who:

  • has completed the apprentice program, or
  • is getting 4 referrals a month or more and
  • monthly service sales are $3,000 a month or higher.
  • Can choose full-time or part-time schedule
  • Schedules can be flexible
  • The encouraged fast-growth track is all Fridays, 2 evenings and 2 Saturdays
  • Meet with mentor weekly to de-brief
  • One-to-one, group and shadowing education is provided and encouraged within the schedule
  • Weekly meeting with owner/manager to track progress
  • Monthly team meeting
  • Hourly pay or service commission (whichever is greater)
  • 100% of tips
  • Retail commission monthly
  • Hourly pay for marked off training, shadowing, meetings and weekly check-ins
  • May be able to do some teaching with hourly pay
  • Can earn bonuses, incentives, price increases, commission increases and hourly pay increases
  • Meet individualized goals for price, commission and hourly pay increases
  • Promotion to Senior Stylist
  • With promotion to Senior Stylist, can choose to focus on niching down to only doing services you enjoy and creating a specialty

Senior Stylist

A licensed cosmetologist who:

  • is getting 8 or more referrals a month and
  • monthly service sales are $6,000 or higher.
  • Schedule can be full time or part time
  • Schedule can be flexible
  • Will be able to decrease hours while increasing revenue
  • Monthly meeting with owner/manager to create goals and track progress
  • Monthly team meeting
  • Commission on services/packages
  • 100% of tips
  • Retail commission monthly
  • Hourly pay for marked off trainings and meetings
  • If chosen, can do some teaching with hourly pay
  • Can earn bonuses, incentives, price increases, commission increases and hourly pay increases
  • Meet individualized goals for price, commission and hourly pay increases
  • Can choose to niche into specialty services and sell packages
  • Can choose to become a Senior Mentor Stylist
  • Can choose to apply for Board Member

Senior Mentor Stylist

A licensed cosmetologist who:

  • is getting 10 or more referrals a month and
  • monthly service sales are $7,000 or higher and
  • has completed training on KHS The Salon systems and
  • has completed training on learning styles and
  • has completed mentorship training and
  • can hold a mentee accountable.
  • Choose day to mentor Apprentice for their client day
  • Book one-hour weekly meeting with Apprentice to debrief and give feedback
  • Book one-hour weekly meeting with owner/manager to discuss apprentice wins and challenges
  • Monthly meeting with owner/manager to discuss and review own goals
  • Monthly team meeting
  • Commission on service sales/packages
  • 100% of tips
  • Commission on retail monthly
  • Competitive hourly pay for one-to-one mentorship
  • Competitive hourly pay for one-to-one or small group teaching (if applicable)
  • Hourly pay for all marked off meetings and trainings
  • Can earn bonuses, incentives, price increases, commission increases and hourly pay increases
  • Meet individualized goals for price, commission and hourly pay increases
  • Cut back from taking clients while making more money
  • Can choose to apply for Board Member

Management

A licensed cosmetologist who:

  • Completed Management Assistant program or
  • Experience in management with 3 references
  • Schedule can be full-time, part-time or as needed
  • Weekly meeting with owner
  • Stylist, Senior Stylist, Senior Mentor Stylist or Board Members can schedule management responsibilities within their schedule for hourly or salary pay.
  • Can earn hourly or salary pay
  • Responsibilities may include (but are not limited to): scheduling, meeting with vendors, inventory ordering, inventory stocking, typing, printing, working with and trouble shooting salon software, hiring, firing, crucial conversations, enforcing policies, updating policy and procedure manual and employee handbook, documentation of meetings, writing warnings with signatures, some accounting, use of Quickbooks, compiling monthly profit and loss statements, tax preparation, bill pay, meetings with accountant, meetings with lawyer, social media marketing on the core four platforms, scheduling branding photoshoots, updating website, Canva creation, holiday, anniversary and celebratory planning, rewards program implementation, organizing contests, promotions and events

Board Member

  • has been with the company for at least 2 years
  • has held a position of Senior Stylist or Management for more than 6 months
  • efforts within roles have produced salon profits to over 30% and
  • efforts within roles have produced the salon over $1 million in gross annual sales
  • Attend all mandatory board meetings
  • Schedule office hours to complete assigned tasks by deadlines
  • A percentage of profits determined by contributions towards profits given that the salon has a 30% profit margin and over $1 million in gross annual sales

Application Process

Step 1: What We Offer

The stylist interest packet includes our values, benefits, training and FAQ.

Stylist Interest Packet

Step 2: Apply to Join the Team

We are so excited you are interested in growing with us. We can’t wait to learn more about you!

Apply Here

Step 3: What's Next

Here’s what you can expect next from us.

What to Expect

Mission

To go high, we have to go deep.

Our Mission at KHS The Salon is to create self awareness among our team in order to support self acceptance which encourages self discipline to become the best versions of ourselves in order to bring out the best in others – inside and out.

Vision

KHS The Salon exists to elevate the industry through personal and professional development, communication, and systems, expanding its concepts nation-wide, which, in turn creates thousands of hairstylists who have true joy in their careers while sustaining a prosperous life.

Values

Love

Willing the good of the other.

Love is self-sacrificing rather than self-serving. We, as the founders, serve our employees, who, in turn, serve our customers.

Seek

Seek truth and wisdom.

Education founded on truth is the highest priority at KHS The Salon. We strive to be well-educated and well-informed. In turn, our employees receive right education.

Say

Clearly and honestly communicate.

We at KHS The Salon clearly communicate expectations and boundaries with our employees, who then communicate with our guests. Our greatest asset is the KHS Cutting Consultation and the KHS Color Analysis.

Serve

Pay it forward.

KHS not only serves one another and its guests, but we also serve our community.

The Thriving Salon Difference

We are a Thriving Salon and all our stylists go through the Thriving Stylist Method. The program teaches stylists how to live their wealthiest lives in four areas: time, health, wealth and love.

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