Assistant Manager / Full Service Salon

Fantastic Sams Cut & Color of Central California • San Luis Obispo, CA

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About The Position

Fantastic Sams Cut & Color is seeking a Salon Assistant Manager and Cosmetologist to work behind the chair while helping lead the salon’s day-to-day operations. The role supports the team, contributes to a positive and creative work environment, and provides hair services including color, highlighting, and cuts for men, women, and children. The assistant manager also helps with staff goals, scheduling, salon opening and closing, inventory, supply orders, and customer complaints.

The company describes itself as a local, family-owned salon and part of a franchise system with more than 700 salons. It offers opportunities for advancement, continuing education, flexible schedules, and a team-oriented environment. Compensation includes an hourly rate plus progressive pay, with no stated earnings limit.

Requirements

• Valid California Cosmetology license.
• Previous salon experience.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn the point-of-sale system and use Google services.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, busy atmosphere.
• Self-motivated, energetic, positive, and goal-oriented, with a commitment to exceptional guest service and inspiring the team.
• Desire to keep up with current hair-cutting and styling trends.
• Willingness to participate in and encourage fellow stylists to enroll in the company’s free education.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management of the salon and its team.
• Reinforce a strong team environment and help stylists work toward their goals.
• Provide hair color and highlighting services.
• Provide haircuts for men, women, and children.
• Sell retail products.
• Support goal setting and hold staff accountable for daily duties.
• Help the team stay focused on personal goals.
• Assist with scheduling stylist shifts.
• Perform salon opening and closing duties.
• Assist with inventory control and ordering supplies.
• Handle customer complaints to the customer’s satisfaction.

Benefits

• Hourly pay plus progressive pay with no stated earnings limit.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Free continuing education.
• Referral bonuses.
• Active marketing program to help salons build steady clientele.
• Flexible schedules that support work-life balance.
• Growth and advancement opportunities.
• Fun work environment with rewards.
• Opportunity to contribute to salon success and career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed