Job Description
Job Description
About Us :
At The Circle Salon, we believe beauty should never come at the expense of the planet. As Chicago’s first zero impact salon, we’ve been serving the vibrant communities of Wicker Park and Ukrainian Village since 2009. Our woman-owned salon has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Salons in America by Elle Magazine, and we’re proud to be a certified teaching salon where stylists can continue to grow, earn CLE credits, and expand their craft.
We specialize in color, Japanese Straightening Treatments, and Sassoon cutting techniques, while maintaining a culture rooted in professionalism, artistry, and community. Our guests come to us because we deliver precision haircuts, complex corrective color, and a consistent “WOW” world-class experience.
About the Role
This is a W2 employee role with the flexibility to be full-time or part-time.
- Deliver exceptional cut and color services – provide expert-level results across precision cutting, color, and advanced treatments.
- Build lasting guest relationships – ensure every guest leaves feeling beautiful inside and out, maintaining current guest relationships and building new business, too.
- Contribute to a collaborative salon culture – support your teammates, share knowledge, and embody our values of professionalism, growth, and fun.
Expected Outcomes
Within 15 Days
Build rapport with team members and begin integrating into our guest service culture.Complete operational onboarding, including salon processes, products, and eco-conscious practices.Participate in initial training sessions and shadowing opportunities.Within 30 Days
Begin serving new and existing guests confidently, demonstrating your expertise in both cut and color.Establish consistent client retention and rebooking habits.Track early performance metrics such as client satisfaction, service sales, and retail recommendations.Within 60 Days
Fully manage your book of business (with some support from our Salon Manager).Deliver measurable results through guest retention, retail sales growth, and client referrals.Contribute to team education sessions and embody The Circle Salon’s commitment to excellence and sustainability.Need to Have
2+ years of experience behind the chair with a steady, loyal clientele.Expertise in cutting and color techniques (Sassoon-based cutting a plus).Commitment to developing your craft through continued education.Professional, stylish presence with a passion for creativity.Nice to Have
Salon-owner mindset with strong sales and client retention skillsExperience with Japanese Straightening Treatments.Eco-conscious mindset and interest in sustainability initiatives.Schedule
Flexible, full or part-time hours available. Wednesdays required.Compensation
Commission-based pay up to $60 / hr.+Benefits
Dedicated salon manager to help you fill up your books.All color and styling backbar products are provided.In-salon continued education and development classes.Annual sick time and PTO, up to 40 hours each.401K program with a company match.Option to purchase group health care.