Job Description

Benefits:

• Company parties
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance

Full-Time Assistant Salon Manager / Lead Stylist — Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids Preston Road

Earn a $250 Sign-On Bonus — Limited Time!


Earn a $250 bonus when you:

• Start employment on or before May 30
• Complete Sharkey’s new-hire training
• Successfully complete your first 90 days on the schedule

(Bonus paid after 90 days of active employment.)

Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids on Preston Road is looking for a positive, energetic, experienced cosmetologist with barbering experience to join our team in a Full-Time Assistant Salon Manager / Lead Stylist role.

This is primarily a stylist position with leadership responsibilities woven throughout the shift. We are specifically looking for someone with strong boys’/men’s haircutting skills, salon leadership experience, and the ability to help support salon operations during busy weekends.

This role will work closely alongside both the Salon Manager and Owner to help support daily salon operations, guest experience, and team flow while remaining heavily focused on cutting hair behind the chair. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys leadership, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is excited to grow within the company long-term.

Position Details

• Full-Time Position
• Minimum 32 hours per week
• Saturdays required
• Stylist-heavy position with leadership responsibilities
• Majority of shift is spent actively cutting hair behind the chair
• Management tasks are completed during slower periods between guests/services

Benefits & Perks

• Earn up to $30–$35/hour including tips
• Tips paid immediately through Tippy
• Average Tippy transaction is $8.50
• Average services: 10 per weekend shift, 5 per weekday shift
• 10% commission on retail hair products and brushes
• Fun, fast-paced, positive work environment
• Leadership growth opportunities
• Logoed apron provided upon starting
• Annual holiday team dinner

Leadership Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day salon operations
• Help manage salon flow and guest experience during busy shifts
• Assist with appointment scheduling and front desk coordination
• Support stylists and help maintain positive team morale
• Help oversee Saturday operations and maintain salon pace
• Assist with cleanliness, organization, and salon standards
• Complete light management/admin tasks during slower times in the salon

Haircutting Responsibilities

• Perform quality boys’ and girls’ haircuts
• Must be confident with boys’/men’s haircuts and fades
• Deliver fast, efficient, high-quality services in a kid-friendly environment
• Recommend hair products and brushes to guests when appropriate
• Provide an exceptional experience for kids and families

Training & Growth

• Ongoing education from a professional local barber
• Continued coaching on speed, technique, and confidence
• Product education and retail coaching
• Clear opportunities for advancement and leadership development

Clean & Positive Salon Environment

• Kid-friendly, toxin-free hair products
• Products free from harsh chemicals and parabens
• Clean, family-focused salon environment
• Positive, supportive, team-oriented culture
• Fast-paced and upbeat atmosphere

Qualifications

• Active Texas cosmetology or barber license required
• Previous salon management or leadership experience preferred
• Strong boys’/men’s haircutting experience required
• Comfortable working in a high-volume environment
• Strong communication and multitasking skills
• Friendly, professional, dependable, and team-oriented

Availability

Required availability includes:

• Saturdays (required leadership shift)
• Sundays preferred
• Additional weekday shifts based on scheduling needs

This is intended to be a long-term, full-time leadership stylist position with consistent scheduling.

What Our Stylists Say

“Clients are so grateful, and the team culture is supportive. You never feel like you're on your own.”
— Peyton, Stylist at Sharkey’s for 3 months

“The pace is busy (in a good way). The days go fast and the tips add up.”
— Destiny, Stylist at Sharkey’s for 2 years

About Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids


Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids Franchise has been in business for 19 years with over 100+ locations nationwide. Our Preston Road location has proudly served the North Dallas community for more than 2 years and continues to grow rapidly.

As a premier provider of kids’ haircuts, Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids brings fun, excitement, and expertise to the Dallas hair-cutting industry. At Sharkey’s, we believe family comes first and understand the importance of work-life balance.

If being in a fun work environment where your creativity is valued sounds too good to be true, we would love to meet you!

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the owner of this Preston Road location only. All inquiries about employment at this franchise location should be made directly to the franchise location, not Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids Corporate.
Compensation: $16.00 per hour

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Sharkey's Cuts for Kids Corporate.