Part-Time Salon Assistant at Studio Elan

Studio Elan is an upscale, client-focused salon in New Canaan, CT. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional service in a polished, professional, welcoming, and energetic environment.

We are currently looking for a reliable, personable, and motivated Part-Time Salon Assistant to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in maintaining a beautiful environment, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced salon setting.

Responsibilities

As a Salon Assistant, you will help support our stylists and ensure the salon runs smoothly throughout the day. Responsibilities include:

• Greeting clients and offering beverages
• Shampooing and assisting stylists as needed
• Keeping styling stations, shampoo areas, and common areas clean and organized
• Sweeping and maintaining the salon throughout the day
• Restocking products, supplies, towels, and other salon necessities
• Light front-desk support as needed
• Helping prepare stations between clients
• Maintaining a polished and professional salon environment
• Anticipating the needs of the stylists and staying one step ahead during busy periods
• Assisting with opening, closing, and general salon organization as needed

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

• Dependable and punctual
• Friendly, personable, and comfortable interacting with clients
• Professional and polished
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Proactive and willing to take initiative
• Able to work efficiently without needing constant direction
• Comfortable working in an upbeat, high-end salon environment
• A team player with a positive attitude
• Able to maintain discretion and professionalism with our clientele

A cosmetology license is NOT required. Salon, hospitality, customer-service, or beauty-industry experience is a plus, but we are willing to train the right person.