Hairstylist - Apprentice

Gene Juarez Salons & Spas offers Apprentice level training for licensed hair stylists that want to learn advanced skills through hands-on training while assisting our top performing artists. After 50 years, Gene Juarez is expanding beyond design and color specialization! Our salon department is now open to stylists, design specialists, and color specialists. Hone your specialist craft or do it all!

Apprentices will master the most on-trend services that the industry has to offer, while contributing to the overall functions of the Salon. As part of our commitment to bring out the best in each guest, we are looking for creatives with a passion for people and artistry - let us take care of the rest!

We offer GJ team members:

• A paid three-month, multi-faceted training program designed to set newer artists up for success. We do this through:
  • Dedicated training classes two days a week
  • Mentoring from seasoned artists three days a week
  • A focus on ample hands-on experience
• Consistent guest demand and tools to grow your clientele
• Competitive pay & pathway for raises
• High-end product lines (Goldwell, Oribe, Kerastase, R&Co/BLEU and more)
• Continuing education opportunities
• Generous product and service discounts
• Comprehensive benefits package
  • Full-time employees and qualified dependents are eligible to participate in the company’s medical, dental, vision, and basic life and AD&D insurance plans. Employees may also participate in Flexible Spending Accounts, elect long-term disability insurance and enroll in our company’s 401k plan. In their first year, employees accrue 1 hour of Paid Time Off (PTO) for every 30 hours worked.
  • Part-Time employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. In their first year, employees accrue 1 hour of Paid Time Off (PTO) for every 30 hours worked.
  • For more detailed information about our benefit offerings, click here!

Compensation Information

Apprentices are paid an hourly rate of $19.00. Apprentices who work at our Seattle locations are paid an hourly rate of $20.00.

Employees in this position have the opportunity to earn retail product commissions per program guidelines. 

We are looking for those who offer:

• Active Washington State cosmetology or hair design license
• 0-2 years of behind-the-chair experience
• Ability to fully commit to 3 months of focused training, which includes training classes, mentorship from a GJ senior artist, and hands-on guest opportunities.
• Available to work a full-time schedule, 5 days a week.
• Open scheduling availability, including evenings and both weekend days.

As part of our standard hiring process for new employees, employment with Gene Juarez Salons & Spas will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Gene Juarez Salons & Spas is an equal opportunity employer.