Best Salon to Work For Near Brier Creek, NC | Artisan Hair Cary
Quick answer: Artisan Hair Cary (5039 Arco Street, Cary, NC 27519) is currently hiring for best salon to work for, with stylists coming from Brier Creek (Raleigh) among others. The drive from Brier Creek (Raleigh) is about 14 minutes via NC-55 to Alston Town Center. Rob Schutzbach, Master Artisan and Educator with over 25 years of experience, Arrojo and Sassoon trained, leads the team. Email robanthony@att.net or call (919) 694-5755 to apply.
We're hiring stylists who can serve Brier Creek (Raleigh) and the wider Cary/Triangle area from our one salon at 5039 Arco Street. If that's you, here's what the role actually looks like. Our team stays for years, our guests follow their stylists from appointment to appointment, and Rob runs the floor like an actual teacher, not just an owner.
Why Stylists Commute From Brier Creek (Raleigh) to Join Us
Brier Creek is a high-density Raleigh-side hub that connects to our salon via the 540 in 14 minutes; many stylists who live here work here. The drive from Brier Creek (Raleigh) runs about 14 minutes via I-540 East to NC-55 South to Alston Town Center. We have stylists who commute longer distances every day because the work environment, the mentorship, and the brand education calendar make the drive worth it.
If you are based in Wake County, the route to our 5039 Arco Street salon is direct. We are inside Alston Town Center next to Whole Foods at the NC-55 and 540 interchange. Free parking, and an entrance that opens straight into the salon.
Why We Call Ourselves the Best Salon to Work For
Three things decide whether a salon is actually worth working for: who you work with, what the standards on the floor look like, and whether there is an actual runway to grow. Brier Creek is close enough that plenty of our team lives right in the area, which says something on its own. At Artisan Hair Cary you get a small, talented team, an upscale environment built for real work, and a continuing education calendar backed by Goldwell, Keratin Complex, and K18. Rob is on the floor most days teaching, fixing, and demonstrating, which is rarer than it sounds, and new stylists usually notice it inside the first week.
Who Works at Artisan Hair Cary
The floor stays small on purpose, and everyone gets mentored weekly. A few of the team members you would work with day to day:
- Rob Schutzbach, Owner and Master Stylist. Specializes in color and razor cutting; Arrojo and Sassoon trained, former Arrojo Art Team member.
- Jordan, Salon Manager and Color Specialist. Specializes in balayage, fashion colors, and classic cutting; Tony and Guy and Wella educated.
- Kaye, Creative Stylist. Specializes in color chemistry, balayage, and fashion color.
The rest of the artisan team is on our Meet Our Artisans page.
Culture and What to Expect at Artisan Hair Cary
You start with a clean station, a schedule that is genuinely real, and a team that already knows your name. Rob runs the floor with a coach's instinct, teaching as much as managing. Nothing moves at assembly-line speed. Services are not rushed and consultations get proper time.
Lunch happens together most days, and tough color corrections get solved as a group instead of solo. Mistakes are treated as something to learn from, not something to hide. Stylists who came here from Brier Creek (Raleigh) tell us the same thing: the consistency of the culture is what they did not realize they were missing until they finally had it.
Learning is treated as routine, not extra credit. Brand classes, in-house teaching, and open chair time are all built into the calendar without pulling anyone off guest services. Stylists who want to keep growing get to. Stylists who want to specialize get the room for it. Everything points toward long careers.
Why Stylists Stay at Artisan Hair Cary for Years
The growth track at Artisan Hair Cary is staged on purpose. Apprentices start by shadowing senior stylists on cutting and color, building fundamentals for roughly 6 to 12 months under structured mentorship. From there, they step into the Artisan Stylist role and start taking their own guests. The next branch opens toward Color Specialist, Senior Stylist, or Master Stylist, chosen based on individual focus. What earns the promotion is skill, consistency, and how the team itself views the work, not a hiring quota or a race against other stylists.
Whether you are fresh out of cosmetology school or coming over from another salon, the track works the same way. We start with where you currently are and build the plan from there.
Brands, Tools, and Continuing Education
We are particular about brands because they shape what a stylist can actually deliver. The daily roster is Goldwell, Lakme, Color WOW, KMS, and Amika, Keratin Complex handles smoothing, and K18 plus Olaplex provide bond support on every lightening service. Education on those lines comes from the brands themselves, Rob Schutzbach's own internal teaching, and outside workshops for stylists chasing a specialty.
Staying sharp on technique and product comes from continuous learning, and our calendar is structured to make that the norm, not an optional extra.
Getting Here from Brier Creek (Raleigh)
Our salon sits at 5039 Arco Street, Cary, NC 27519 inside Alston Town Center, right next to Whole Foods at the intersection of NC-55 and 540. The drive from Brier Creek (Raleigh) runs about 14 minutes. From most parts of Brier Creek (Raleigh), I-540 East to NC-55 South to Alston Town Center.
Free parking is available right outside the salon entrance. If you are coming for an interview or a working visit, plan to arrive 10 minutes early. Call (919) 694-5755 on the day if you need a route check or run into traffic on 540.
Questions Stylists Ask Us
Where is Artisan Hair Cary located compared to Brier Creek (Raleigh)?
5039 Arco Street, Cary, NC 27519, which is roughly a 14-minute drive from Brier Creek (Raleigh) via NC-55 to Alston Town Center.
How do I apply from Brier Creek (Raleigh)?
Email a resume and a portfolio link to robanthony@att.net or call (919) 694-5755. We respond within a week, often within 48 hours when a seat is open.
Do you require a North Carolina cosmetology license?
Yes for any guest-facing role. New licensees and stylists nearing graduation are encouraged to apply when their license date is within 30 days.
Who's actually running things on a daily basis?
Rob Schutzbach, our Master Artisan and Educator. Rob brings over 25 years of experience and is on the floor most days teaching and working with the team.
What makes a salon worth working for in 2026?
Real mentorship, ongoing education, an environment that respects the craft, and a team that does not turn over every six months. Our team scores high on every one of those measures.
How many stylists are on the team at Artisan Hair Cary?
Around 10 working stylists across cutting, color, blonding, and creative work. We keep the floor right-sized so every guest and every stylist gets the attention they deserve.
Do you offer continuing education to your stylists?
Yes. Continuing education is part of how we operate. We bring brand educators in-house, attend off-site classes, and do internal teaching weekly.
How do I know if your salon culture is the right fit for me?
Come visit during a working day. Watch the team interact. Ask Rob the questions you actually care about. Culture is felt, not described.
How to Apply
To apply, send us a resume, your North Carolina cosmetology license number (or your expected graduation date, if you are still finishing up), and 6 to 10 portfolio photos to robanthony@att.net. Prefer to talk first? Call (919) 694-5755. For serious candidates, we set up a working interview so you can actually see the floor before committing to anything.
Thinking About Applying?
Start on our Career Opportunities page, email robanthony@att.net, or call (919) 694-5755 directly. Artisan Hair Cary, 5039 Arco Street, Cary, NC 27519.