History of Regis

Regis is known to be one of the largest hair salons in the United States.   A Regis salon is either owned by corporate, or you may find some that are also owned by franchised owners as well.   There are over 11,000 salons located across the United States.

Founded in 1922, their headquarters are located in Edina, Minnesota.   They have over 50,000 employees, and do well over 5 billion in sales on an annual basis.

Hours of Operation:   Hours may vary depending on the location

Minimum Age to Work Here:   16 years old

Positions Available:   Receptionist, Scheduler, Shampooer, Hair Stylist, Nail Technician, Assistant Manager, Salon Manager, Administrative Assistant, Payroll Specialist, Internal Auditor, Treasury Banking Specialist, Executive Assistant, Benefits Specialist, Customer Service Representative, Data Analyst, Quality Assurance Manager, Service Desk Analyst, Service Transition Analyst, Project Manager, Marketing Coordinator, Business Analyst, Merchandise Presentation Analyst, Operations Director

Background Check Required?  Yes

Negotiation:   Set hourly rate.   There is no room for negotiation.

Job Description / Average Wage

Hair Dresser: You will be in charge of cutting clients hair, as well as doing any other procedure that they want done such as coloring, perms and more.   You will either take clients by an appointment, or you may find some that show up at your salon without an appointment.   The average stylist reports that he/she receives around $7 to $10 a hour plus tips.

Coordinator: You will be in charge of helping the manager run the salon.   You will answer phones, take appointments, as well as cut hair yourself, if you have went to school for it.   In your downtime, you will stock shampoos, clean the floors, as well as the equipment.   Your average wage will be around $7 to $12 a hour.

Help Desk:   Working the front desk, you’re going to be in charge of answering the phone as well as greeting guests that come into the salon.   You’re going to help set up appointments as well as help guests with their appointments when they come in.   This is a job that is generally non-skilled, but if the help desk position is someone that is a stylist, you will help assist with cutting hair in your downtime.   This position starts at $7 to $10 a hour.

Salon Manager: Your duties will include running the whole store, as well as scheduling the employees, as well as making sure that the salon is running at 100%.     Most managers are going to be stylists.   You will report any problems to either corporate, or the franchised owner themselves.   Your average wage will be around $27,000 to $78,000 a year.

Benefits

The benefits are going to vary, depending on your location, as well as who owns it.   Corporate stores may differ from a franchised owned store.   It’s best to ask your hiring manager, when they do decide to hire you on what your benefits will be.

Atmosphere and Perks

If you want to start a career in the saloon industry, you are making the right choice for this is really a demanding career. The Regis Corporation as a leading saloon industry is dedicated to providing all workers with exceptional pay rates, flexible work schedules, and opportunities for career advancement. Regis employees who are eligible will also have additional job perks like comprehensive benefits package, receive access to a 401(k) retirement plan, paid vacation, an annual salary, and insurance options; they also get medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

Interview Questions

Why are you interested to land a job here?

What are your skill sets that you think are best suited in the company?

Tell us about your interest in the field of saloon industry?

How will you describe good trends in saloon?

How will you impress the customers and encourage them to come back and avail our services?

How will you handle customer complaints?

What is customer service?

How do you deal with difficult customers?

Describe yourself in a few words

Tell us about a time you had a conflict with a manager.

What will you do if you have misunderstanding with fellow workers?

Interview Tips

The interview process will take place after your application documents are thoroughly screened. If you are notified for a job   interview, take note that not all applicants are given the chance so make sure to show your best and impress the interviewer. Dress appropriately and be in your positive personality. The interview questions will gauge your personality and ability to handle different situations in the company — dealing with various sorts of customers and co-workers whom you are with everyday. Maintain focus and eye contact with the interviewer to show that you are really interested with the job.

How to apply

If you wish, you can apply for a job in the salon, where you can request an application.   If you want to apply online, you can go to the following website:

http://www.regissalons.com/careers/default.asp