About the Role
Create the look. Elevate the experience. Make every guest feel amazing. We’re looking for a passionate Hairstylist to join our spa team in an exciting casino resort environment. From a flawless blowout before a night out to a stunning updo for a special occasion, you’ll have the opportunity to bring your creativity to every appointment and help guests look and feel their best.
Responsibilities
- Consult with guests to understand their style, preferences, and desired look
- Recommend cuts, colors, and styles that complement each guest’s features and personality
- Perform cuts, trims, shaves, blowouts, set & styles, and updos
- Create beautiful color services, including highlights, ombré, balayage, and more
- Shampoo, condition, and prepare hair using products appropriate for each guest’s needs
- Provide hair treatments such as hydrating masks and color-protection treatments
- Stay current with beauty trends, techniques, products, and styles
- Build relationships with returning guests and remember their preferences
- Recommend professional hair care products and additional services when appropriate
- Manage appointments and walk-ins while providing timely, polished service
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming station and properly sanitize tools
- Promote spa services, treatments, retail products, promotions, and special programs
- Jump in and support the spa team wherever needed
- Work independently while maintaining high standards of service and professionalism
Requirements
- Current New York State Cosmetology/Hairstylist License required
- Strong customer service experience
- Previous salon or spa experience preferred
- Knowledge of current hair and beauty trends
- Basic computer skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Passionate about hair, beauty, and creating memorable guest experiences
- Friendly, outgoing, and genuinely enjoys connecting with people
- Creative, detail-oriented, and confident in their technical skills
- Comfortable working with both short and long hair
- Experienced with a variety of cutting, styling, and coloring techniques
- A strong communicator and listener
- Organized and able to manage multiple appointments and priorities
- Comfortable working independently and taking initiative
- Flexible and willing to support the needs of a dynamic spa environment
- Comfortable recommending products and services without being pushy
Skills
- Cutting
- Styling
- Coloring
- Blowouts
- Updos
- Highlights
- Ombré
- Balayage
- Shampooing
- Conditioning
- Hair treatments
- Product recommendation
- Customer service
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Organization
- Time management
Location
- Tioga Downs Casino Resort
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Previous salon or spa experience preferred
Education Level
- Current New York State Cosmetology/Hairstylist License required
About the Company
- Working in our spa means being part of an experience-driven destination where guests come to relax, celebrate, indulge, and get away from the everyday.
- You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside a team of beauty and wellness professionals while creating memorable experiences for guests from the moment they arrive until they leave feeling their best.
