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Assistant General Manager, Licensed Cosmetologist

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New York, NY
Hair Color Bar
Full-time
Mid-level

About the Role

At Madison Reed, a Most Loved Workplace® certified employer in the Hair Color space, Revolutionizing hair color with luxury, innovation, and personal empowerment.

Assistant Managers at Madison Reed's Hair Color Bars are business leaders who deliver exceptional results while inspiring the team of Shift Leads, Client Support Specialists, Colorists, and Assistant Colorists to provide quality guest services and an amazing guest experience in their Hair Color Bar every day. The Madison Reed Hair Color Bar Assistant General Manager supports the roadmap of success for their Hair Color Bar. In this role you assist the General Manager in driving operational excellence and adherence to guidelines, while leading the team to cultivate diverse perspectives, build positive community ties to achieve business goals, and promote Madison Reed's products, services, and values. As an Assistant Manager, you're passionate about personal and professional growth, seeking to deepen your leadership skills and accelerate your journey toward a General Manager position and further career progression. In this role your mission is threefold: guest satisfaction, business management and team development.

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Requirements

  • Licensed Cosmetologist in the state in which you are applying
  • Master Colorist with advanced color theory knowledge and application skills
  • 2+ years of salon and retail experience
  • 1+ years supervising other team members and supporting inventory, training, labor management and achieving key operational and performance metrics
  • Flexibility to relocate to other locations as business needs evolve
  • Proficient in proactive problem solving & troubleshooting
  • Able to prioritize with a high attention to detail, identifying critical and less critical activities and tasks
  • Experienced using current technology in a salon or retail environment
  • Fluent in English

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • Generous Paid Time Off program
  • Company Paid Short and Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • 100% Company Paid Mental Health Benefits through Talkspace
  • HSA Employer Contributions and FSA Options
  • 401k Participation
  • Learning and Education Programs
  • Madison Reed Gratis + Discounts on Hair Color Bar Services and Products
  • Company Sponsored Events + Surprise and Delights
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Frequently Asked Questions About Working at Madison Reed

Common questions candidates ask about this role and Madison Reed's workplace

Founded in 2013, Madison Reed is a prestige beauty brand that has revolutionized the hair color industry. Madison Reed offers over 55+ shades of high-quality hair color, Smart 8-Free formulas developed in Italy, technology, personalized service, and the freedom to get high quality results whether they color their hair at home or by a professional colorist in one of Madison Reed’s 87 and counting Hair Color Bars across the country. Products can be found online at www.madison-reed.com, Madison Reed Hair Color Bars nationwide, Amazon, Ulta Beauty, and select Ulta Beauty at Target, Target, and Walmart locations.

Please review the specific job listing or contact Madison Reed's recruiting team for details on remote or hybrid work options for this role.

Salary information may vary by role and location. Please check the specific job listing or discuss compensation during the interview process.

Madison Reed is an established organization in its industry. The company is a certified Most Loved Workplace®, highlighting a strong, positive culture and committed workforce.

Key benefit categories include: Health & Wellness, Work-Life Balance, Professional Development, Financial & Retirement, Perks & Culture. For this role specifically, benefits include: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits, Generous Paid Time Off program, Company Paid Short and Long Term Disability and Life Insurance, 100% Company Paid Mental Health Benefits through Talkspace, HSA Employer Contributions and FSA Options, 401k Participation, Learning and Education Programs, Madison Reed Gratis + Discounts on Hair Color Bar Services and Products, Company Sponsored Events + Surprise and Delights. You can view more details on their CertCheck profile.

The day-to-day environment is guided by core values such as Collaborative Problem-Solving and Genuine Care for People and Smart Experimentation.

The company has committed to inclusive practices including: Empower Through Innovation and Build Authentic Relationships.

They have earned Most Loved Workplace® certifications including: Most Loved Workplace Most Loved Workplaces® 2026 and Most Loved Workplace Most Loved Workplaces® 2021.

Madison Reed currently has 3 open positions. They are hiring across departments like Hair Color Bar. You can view all current openings at certcheck.mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/madison-reed/jobs.

The interview process typically involves an initial recruiter screen followed by team interviews. Please contact Madison Reed's recruiting team for specific details on this role's process.

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Madison Reed

Madison Reed

Hair Color
548 Market Street, San Francisco, CA
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