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.

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.