Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Paid training
Part-time employment
Career advancement opportunities
flexible schedule
employee discount
Positive work environment
Job Description
Great Clips is a leading hair salon franchise known for providing affordable, high-quality haircuts in a convenient and friendly environment. With over 4,400 salons across North America, Great Clips has built a strong reputation for its customer-centric approach and team-oriented atmosphere, ensuring an exceptional experience from the moment customers walk in the door until they leave looking and feeling great. The company is committed to excellence, innovation, and fostering a positive work culture where employees can grow and aspire to advance their careers.
The newest Great Clips salon in Waco is currently hiring for a part-time Receptionist position through its Fastrack Receptionist program, specifically designed for cosmetology and barber students nearing graduation within four months. This unique program offers a paid opportunity to gain real-world salon experience, develop customer service skills, and prepare for a future as a licensed stylist. Moreover, this role serves as a direct pathway to potential training and a higher-paying stylist job upon graduation and obtaining licensure. The salon’s team-oriented environment and commitment to quality service make it an ideal workplace for motivated students ready to launch their careers.
The Receptionist plays a crucial role in delivering an excellent customer experience by warmly welcoming guests, managing check-in procedures, and maintaining an organized and inviting front desk and lobby area. This role requires strong communication skills to help educate customers on Great Clips’ processes such as online check-in and wait time monitoring. Receptionists also handle transactions, process payments, update customer records, and provide general information about salon services and retail products. They effectively manage the flow of customers, assist stylists with salon cleanliness, and efficiently resolve customer issues in a fast-paced environment. This job demands a commitment to flexible scheduling, including peak hours, and dedication to outstanding customer service, all essential to ensuring customers repeatedly choose Great Clips for their grooming needs.
Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in cosmetology or barber school, passionate about the beauty industry, and looking to gain hands-on experience while completing their education. Great Clips values personable, detail-oriented individuals with a positive attitude who thrive in team settings. This part-time position not only offers an immediate income but also a valuable stepping stone toward a rewarding career with a respected industry leader. By joining the Great Clips team at the Lake Air Salon in Waco, candidates will begin their journey fulfilling their dreams in the cosmetology and barber profession within a supportive environment that champions growth and excellence.
The newest Great Clips salon in Waco is currently hiring for a part-time Receptionist position through its Fastrack Receptionist program, specifically designed for cosmetology and barber students nearing graduation within four months. This unique program offers a paid opportunity to gain real-world salon experience, develop customer service skills, and prepare for a future as a licensed stylist. Moreover, this role serves as a direct pathway to potential training and a higher-paying stylist job upon graduation and obtaining licensure. The salon’s team-oriented environment and commitment to quality service make it an ideal workplace for motivated students ready to launch their careers.
The Receptionist plays a crucial role in delivering an excellent customer experience by warmly welcoming guests, managing check-in procedures, and maintaining an organized and inviting front desk and lobby area. This role requires strong communication skills to help educate customers on Great Clips’ processes such as online check-in and wait time monitoring. Receptionists also handle transactions, process payments, update customer records, and provide general information about salon services and retail products. They effectively manage the flow of customers, assist stylists with salon cleanliness, and efficiently resolve customer issues in a fast-paced environment. This job demands a commitment to flexible scheduling, including peak hours, and dedication to outstanding customer service, all essential to ensuring customers repeatedly choose Great Clips for their grooming needs.
Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in cosmetology or barber school, passionate about the beauty industry, and looking to gain hands-on experience while completing their education. Great Clips values personable, detail-oriented individuals with a positive attitude who thrive in team settings. This part-time position not only offers an immediate income but also a valuable stepping stone toward a rewarding career with a respected industry leader. By joining the Great Clips team at the Lake Air Salon in Waco, candidates will begin their journey fulfilling their dreams in the cosmetology and barber profession within a supportive environment that champions growth and excellence.
Job Requirements
- Currently enrolled as a cosmetology or barber student
- within 4 months of graduating school
- available to work part time with a flexible schedule including peak times
- must have excellent customer service skills
- ability to multitask and handle phone and in-person customer interactions
- must be reliable and punctual
- commitment to maintaining cleanliness and sanitation
Job Qualifications
- Current cosmetology or barber student within 4 months of graduation
- strong communication skills
- experience with customer service preferred
- basic math skills for handling transactions
- ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings
- friendly and welcoming demeanor
- ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
- attention to detail
Job Duties
- Warmly greet customers
- communicate and educate the customer on Great Clips processes, online check-in and the wait time monitor
- process transactions and issue receipts
- general knowledge of retail products and the ability to make recommendations
- manage the flow of customers between check in and the service
- maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the front desk and lobby area
- manage answering phone
- inform customers about services
- update customer records with contact information
- assist stylists in maintaining salon cleanliness and sanitation
- commitment to work a flexible schedule including peak times
- dedication to great customer service
- ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- ability to efficiently and effectively resolve customer issues
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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