Best Salon to Work For in Maitland FL | The Warehouse Salon Careers

Best Salon to Work For in Maitland, FL

If you're a stylist in Maitland grinding through I-4 traffic or stuck in a chain salon where you blend into the crowd, we want to talk. The Warehouse Salon in DeLand is a reverse commute north, and we're looking for hairstylists, barbers, and lash techs who want to stand out instead of blend in.

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Why Stylists from Maitland Drive to DeLand

Maitland sits in one of the densest salon markets in Florida. There are hundreds of chairs between Winter Park, Altamonte, and downtown Orlando. That's a lot of noise to fight through. When you drive 35 miles north to DeLand, you leave that noise behind.

Here's what you actually get at The Warehouse Salon:

  • A team that actually talks to each other. No cold corporate vibe, no booth rent isolation.
  • Real education from an owner with 27 years behind the chair.
  • A booking system that fills your column instead of leaving gaps.
  • Downtown DeLand foot traffic without Orlando's overhead eating your paycheck.
  • Clients who tip like they mean it and come back for the person, not the brand name.
★ 5.01,372+ Verified Reviews
27Years Behind Chair
20+Stylists On Team
10,000+Clients Served

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 into 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 every week. 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.

Why The Warehouse Salon DeLand Stands Apart

We're not just another Central Florida salon. The Warehouse Salon brand has two locations, NJ and DeLand FL, and a reputation built on 1,372+ verified five-star reviews. Clients drive from across Volusia, Seminole, Lake, and Flagler counties to sit in our chairs.

That reputation didn't happen by accident. It's the product of real training, real culture, and real standards. As a stylist here, you get to be part of that brand and benefit from the reputation it's built.

Owner Nicholas Mirabella has been behind the chair for 27 years and runs both locations hands-on. You're not being managed by a corporate office. You're learning from and working alongside a working pro.

Who We're Looking For

We're not trying to fill a chair. We're trying to build a team. If you're coachable, reliable, and you take the craft seriously, we want to meet you. Here's what matters to us:

  • Active Florida cosmetology, barber, or specialty license (or enrolled in school).
  • Clean work ethic. Show up on time, ready to go.
  • Willingness to learn. We run real education, and we expect you to use it.
  • Team player attitude. No drama, no gossip, no tearing down coworkers.
  • Client-first mindset. The book follows the service, not the other way around.

Positions We're Hiring

Hairstylist / Colorist

Licensed FL cosmetologist with a passion for color, cut, and building a loyal book. Balayage, highlights, corrective color, extensions. Commission or hybrid splits available.

Barber

Licensed FL barber who can hold down classic cuts, fades, beard work, and straight razor shaves. Bring your clippers and your personality.

Salon Assistant / Apprentice

Enrolled in cosmetology school or recently licensed. Shadow master stylists, learn the floor, and start building your book before you graduate.

Lash & Brow Artist

Licensed and certified in lash extensions, lifts, tints, and brow shaping. Your own room or shared setup available depending on book size.

The Commute from Maitland

From Maitland, head north on I-4 to exit 118 for SR-472 toward Orange City/DeLand. Total drive is about 35 miles and runs 40 to 55 minutes depending on the hour. Best part: you're going against the heavy Orlando inbound traffic in the morning, so you cruise while everyone else sits. 1782 S Woodland Blvd is a straight shot off US-17/92 once you're in town.

How the Interview Process Actually Works

No ghosting. No trick questions. Here's exactly what happens:

  1. Fill out the application. Takes about 2 minutes on Typeform. We read every single one.
  2. We reach out within 48 hours. If you're a fit, we set up a time to meet at the DeLand salon.
  3. Come in for a real conversation. Tour the salon, meet the team, talk about your goals.
  4. Technical walkthrough if it makes sense. For stylists, we may ask you to show us a cut or color technique.
  5. 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.

We pay on commission structure, not chair rental. You focus on great work. We handle marketing, booking, product, and overhead.

Ready to Make the Move?

Fill out the application and we'll set up a time to talk. No pressure, no games, just a real conversation about whether this is the right chair for you.

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Questions? Call the salon at (386) 279-0626 or stop by 1782 S Woodland Blvd, DeLand, FL 32720. We're open Tue-Thu 10-8, Fri 9-5, Sat 9-3.

Also Hiring Stylists From Nearby Towns

The Warehouse Salon pulls talent from all over Central Florida and Volusia County. Learn more on our main careers page or call us directly.