Best Salon to Work For in Cedar Grove NJ | The Warehouse Salon Careers
Cedar Grove is a tight-knit community right on the Essex County border, and if you're a stylist there, you probably already know every salon within a few miles. Here's one you might have missed: The Warehouse Salon in Fairfield, just 6 miles north. Twenty-plus years in business, a team of 20+ stylists, and more five-star reviews than we can count. This could be the change you've been looking for.
Apply NowWhy Stylists Choose The Warehouse Salon
Cedar Grove has some solid local salons, but the reality is that a small salon in a small town can only take your career so far. When you're ready for more, whether that's more clients, more education, more income, or more support, you need to look at what a bigger, more established salon can offer.
At The Warehouse Salon, we've built everything around one idea: take care of the team and the team takes care of the clients. That's why we have 1,372+ five-star reviews. That's why our stylists stay for years. That's why clients drive from all over to see us.
Nick Mirabella founded this salon with 27+ years of experience, and he runs education programs with Moroccanoil, Olaplex, K18, and Keune. Every stylist here is always learning something new. And the atmosphere on the floor is something you have to experience. People are laughing, helping each other, and genuinely enjoying the work. It's the way a salon should feel, but so rarely does.
- Supportive team culture, not competitive drama
- Continuing education and advanced training built into the schedule
- Full booking support so you're not scrambling for clients
- Top-tier professional products (Moroccanoil, Olaplex, K18, Keune, and more)
- 1,372+ five-star reviews means clients trust us and keep coming back
- Flexible scheduling that works with your life
- A real career path, not just a chair rental
Real Training, Real Certifications, Real Growth
Our team doesn't learn from YouTube. We invest in the kind of education that actually moves your career forward. Built-in to your schedule, not something you pay for on your day off.
Brand-Certified Training
Olaplex Certified. K18 Expert trained. Keune advanced color. Brazilian Blowout certified smoothing. Moroccanoil Ambassador program. We bring the educators in.
Advanced Techniques
Lived-in balayage, seamless hand-tied extensions, color correction, precision razor cuts, men's fade theory. The skills that actually separate a stylist from a technician.
Mentorship From Working Pros
Nicholas Mirabella still works behind the chair 5 days a week. So does every senior stylist. You learn from people who are doing the work, not managing from a desk.
A Career Path That Moves
Assistant, junior stylist, senior stylist, master stylist, educator. Every level has clear standards, pay increases, and support to move up. You aren't stuck at entry-level forever.
The People You'd Be Working With
This team is the reason clients drive from all over North Jersey. You'd be joining real pros who've built their craft over decades. A few of them:
- Nicholas Mirabella — Owner and Creative Director. 27 years behind the chair. Educator, mentor, and the reason this team culture exists.
- Ann Alfano — Senior Stylist, 9+ years. Fantasy color, updos, event styling.
- Jessica LaFerrara — Color Specialist, 5+ years. Color correction, creative technique, ongoing brand education.
- Monroe Del Sole — Cutting Specialist. Razor cutting expert, precision shapes, modern style.
- Dan Madonna — Master Barber. Fades, beard work, hot towel shaves. The go-to for men's grooming in the area.
Who We're Looking For
Licensed cosmetologists, barbers, salon assistants, and lash/brow specialists. We're particularly interested in stylists from the Cedar Grove and Verona area who are outgrowing their current situation. Maybe the salon you're at doesn't offer education. Maybe the client flow has dried up. Maybe you just want to be around people who take this work as seriously as you do. Whatever the reason, we've got room for you.
Experience level doesn't make or break it. We've built successful stylists from the ground up. What matters is your work ethic and whether you're the kind of person who makes a team stronger.
Open Positions
Hairstylist / Colorist
Full-time or part-time. Work with clients who actually value what you do. Color, cuts, styling, extensions, smoothing treatments. You bring the talent, we bring the clients and the tools.
Barber
Fades, tapers, beard work, the whole lineup. Our barbering section is growing and we need good hands. Men's grooming is a big part of what we do here.
Salon Assistant / Apprentice
Just starting out or still in school? We train from the ground up. Real mentorship from stylists who've been doing this for decades, not just a YouTube education.
Lash & Brow Specialist
Lash lifts, brow lamination, tinting, lip blushing. If beauty services are your thing, we have the space and the clients for you.
Easy Commute from Cedar Grove
Cedar Grove to The Warehouse Salon is about 6 miles and roughly 12-14 minutes. Take Pompton Ave north to Bloomfield Ave, or use Route 23 to Route 46 if you're closer to the Verona border. It's a simple, low-traffic drive with free parking at the salon. No highway drama, no tolls. A lot of our Cedar Grove team members say it's the easiest commute they've ever had.
How the Interview Process Actually Works
No ghosting. No trick questions. Here's exactly what happens:
- Fill out the application. Takes about 2 minutes on Typeform. We read every single one.
- We reach out within 48 hours. If you're a fit, Nick or a senior team member sets up a time to meet.
- Come in for a real conversation. Tour the salon, meet the team, talk about your goals. No pop quiz.
- Technical walkthrough if it makes sense. For stylists, we may ask you to show us a cut or color technique. No pressure, no gotcha.
- Offer or honest feedback either way. If it's not a fit, we tell you why. If it is, you'll have a clear picture of pay, hours, and growth path before you say yes.
We pay on commission structure, not chair rental. You focus on great work. We handle marketing, booking, product, and the overhead.
Ready to Make a Move?
This is the part where you stop thinking about it and actually do something. Fill out the application. It's 2 minutes. Nick will get back to you within 48 hours to set up a visit. Come see the salon, meet the team, and figure out if this is where you're supposed to be. We think you'll know pretty fast.
Apply NowOr call Nick directly: (973) 500-4536
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The Warehouse Salon
1275 Bloomfield Ave, Building 1, Unit 3, Fairfield, NJ 07004
(973) 500-4536