Full Time Hairstylist

Service. Innovation. Respect. Our communities are well-regarded for their comfortable elegance and for the individualized quality of life. But it’s our dedication to service, innovation and respect that truly define “The Balfour Way”. At Balfour Senior Living, life is all about having extraordinary choices. We will provide you with opportunities to develop your skills in a way that will help you realize your potential as a Balfour associate and as an individual. 

Our luxury communities are designed by award-winning architects and interior designers who have created a new generation of retirement living.  We offer a full continuum of services from independent living through assisted living and memory care in a rental setting. Our residents are passionate about making the most of every day, and they proudly share their lives with family and friends. Our associates value integrity and respect and we all work together to create a gracious home providing superior service. Our in-house Hairstylist & Manicurist will deliver outstanding experiences, professional aptitude and top-tier hair services.

This is a full time, benefits-eligible position. Must be licensed in Colorado. No existing clientele required.

ABOUT YOU

You are friendly, welcoming and eager to make a difference in the lives of our seniors. You are creative and able to offer beautiful, polished hair and beauty services. You have experience with long and short hair, men’s and women’s’ cuts and color as well as manicure services. Your customers will leave your salon feeling appreciated and happy with their new looks.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Welcome customers and identify their preferences by asking questions about their expectations

•    Recommend hairstyles and haircuts according to customers’ face shapes and tastes

•    Wash, rinse and dry clients’ hair using appropriate shampoos and conditioners (e.g. for oily hair or dry scalp)

•    Cut, trim and shave hair using professional equipment

•    Apply a wide range of hair coloring and process treatments (e.g., all-over color, highlights, perms and relaxers)

•    Perform a range of manicure services (e.g., manicure, pedicure, gel and dip treatments)

•    Form relationships with our residents and remember their hairstyle preferences

•    Manage the salon schedule and serve walk-ins

•    Ensure tidiness of beauty stations and sterilize tools, as needed; launder salon towels, capes and necessary items

•    Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, & SKILLS REQUIRED:

•    Licensed cosmetologist – both hairstyling services and manicure services in Colorado

•    Work harmoniously with other employees and develop/maintain good employee relations and employee morale

•    Demonstrated talent for interacting and communicating with a wide variety of people, particularly well cultured, successful seniors, family members and guests

•    Maintains professionalism under pressure

•    Punctual, reliable and dependable team player

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, & SKILLS PREFERRED:

•    Experience with seniors preferred but not required

•    1+ years’ experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

•    Ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for long periods of time  

•    Must be able to work weekends/holidays as needed   

•    May be exposed to unpleasant odors 

•    Balfour is a pet-friendly community; you may be exposed to animal hair and dander 

•    Presents a professional, well-groomed appearance at all times 

* Balfour is a pet-friendly community; you may be exposed to animal hair and dander. 

Health & Wellness Protocols: Until further notice, interviews will take place virtually. Newly-hired associates will complete Balfour Senior Living's New Hire Orientation virtually, then receive important training about how to keep our residents, and themselves, as healthy as possible. This includes things like hand washing and social distancing. You will also follow wellness protocols developed under guidance of health agencies before entering any of our buildings. If you have any questions regarding the current protocols, please include them in your cover letter or discuss with the Balfour representative who contacts you. 

WHY BALFOUR?    

•    Immediate healthcare coverage for eligible employees working 32 or more hours per week (Full & 3/4 time status)   

•    Medical, dental and vision plan coverage   

•    Paid time off (PTO) and sick time for full and part time employees   

•    Tuition Reimbursement Program   

•    Employee Referral Bonus Program   

•    Employee Resident Referral Bonus Program    

ABOUT BALFOUR SENIOR LIVING 

Founded in 1997, Balfour Senior Living has received national and international recognition for the quality of its exterior architecture and its elegant interior design marked by the use of a vibrant color palette and a diverse collection of fine art. With round-the-clock nursing coverage and an extensive activity program, Balfour’s quality of care and life enrichment programming makes the company a leader in the growing world of senior housing. Since the first community opened in Louisville, Colorado in 1999, Balfour has grown to include nine communities in the Denver Metro area and one in Ann Arbor, Michigan. From its inception, Balfour Senior Living has sought to be the most admired senior living company in the United States. 

Balfour Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) complying with state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment and providing equal employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, or racial status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, discharge, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, compensation, benefits, and training.