Cosmetologist
Pay Rate: $15 an hour, plus commission, tips, and a 90 day commission guarantee
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analyze guests’ hair and features and make appropriate recommendations for beauty treatments, hair styles promoting appropriate hair care products based on need
- Shampoo, rinse, condition and dry hair and scalp
- Straighten, curl, or style hair as requested
- Keep work area clean and sanitize tools and equipment
- Update / maintain guest records with beauty services provided and preferences
- Provide Makeup consultations and applications including special occasion make-up
- Perform a variety Manicure and Pedicure services offered on the Spa Menu
- Remove previously applied polish, shape and smooth nails and apply polish
- Assess guests’ hands and feet and exfoliate, massage, apply treatments
- Recommend and promote nail care products based on guests’ needs
- Complete monthly inventory to keep stock levels up to Par
- Recommend and schedule guests future appointments
- Provide backup support to Spa Receptionist
- Process cash, credit, debit card, and comp transactions for services and retail products
- Handle incoming calls, schedule appointments and answer questions regarding the property
KNOWLEDGE AND CERTIFICATION, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge and Certification- Required:
- Current Minnesota cosmetology licensure or capability for Minnesota reciprocity
- Demonstrated knowledge of current styles/trends, perform chemical services and design techniques
Skills- Required:
- Accurate and detail-oriented
- Highly organized and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
- Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Abilities- Required:
- Ability to work fast and efficiently
- Ability to follow established dress code policies and practice good personal hygiene
- Ability to learn appropriate product and equipment usage
- Ability to interact with guests, coworkers and management in a professional and courteous manner
- Ability to enthusiastically and professionally sell spa products and services
- Ability to speak in a clear, concise and pleasant voice
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to walk or stand for long periods throughout the day
- Must have a good sense of balance, and be able to bend and kneel and stoop
- Must be able to reach and twist routinely
- Must be able to push, pull and grasp objects routinely
- Must have the ability to independently lift up to 25+ pounds occasionally
- Must have manual dexterity necessary to manipulate styling tools
- Must be able to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions
- Must have good eye hand coordination
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
- Work is performed in the Spa, which includes chemicals, aroma therapy scents and nail products; May require going on the gaming floor, which has flashing lights, frequent loud noises and cigarette smoke
- Must be able to work in cramped, tight quarters
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including all shifts, weekends and holidays
- Occasionally must deal with angry or hostile individuals
- High volume direct public contact