Assistant Salon Manager

Great Clips•Reston, VA

55d•Onsite

About The Position

Join your locally owned Great Clips® salon team and take the next step in your career. If you’re a licensed stylist who enjoys supporting others, staying organized, and helping a team succeed, this could be the leadership opportunity you’ve been looking for. Whether you’re ready to grow into management or want more responsibility while staying behind the chair, we’re excited to meet you. Grow into leadership at a veteran-owned Reston salon at South Lakes Village Center, voted a Top 3 Hair Salon in FFXNow’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards. Earn $25–$30/hour on average, including $16/hour base pay, tips and 10% retail commission, plus PTO, incentives and free training. Support the manager with coaching, daily operations and 14–17-minute haircut standards. Strong performers can advance to Salon Manager. Up to 40 hours/week and optional Fairfax shifts. Virginia cosmetology or barber license and weekend availability required; Sundays are the priority. Three years’ experience preferred.

Requirements

Licensed stylist
A valid Cosmetology and/or Barber License (requirements vary by state/province)
Strong technical haircutting skills and great customer service
A team-first mindset with a desire to encourage and support others
Clear communication skills and a positive, motivating attitude
Organization, flexibility, and the desire to help keep the salon running smoothly
An interest in growing your leadership skills and taking on more responsibility
Weekend availability required; Sundays are the priority.
Virginia cosmetology or barber license

Nice To Haves

Three years’ experience preferred.
Many Assistant Salon Managers grow into the role from a stylist position. An interest in leadership and supporting others is just as important as prior experience.

Responsibilities

Support the manager with coaching, daily operations and 14–17-minute haircut standards.
Support and motivate a team of stylists while continuing to cut hair.
Help keep the salon running smoothly.

Benefits

Great, reliable hourly wage plus tips
$16/hour base pay
10% retail commission
PTO
Incentives
Free training
Flexible scheduling with dependable retail hours
Job stability and a steady flow of customers driven by the marketing of the largest hair salon brand in the world — no self-marketing to find clients, booth rent or hidden fees, and no appointments required
Potential for promotions to management, career growth, and recognition for great performance
Exclusive discounts on professional salon tools and products
Training and development to help you grow into management
Skill training, one-on-one technical coaching, and ongoing development through Great Clips University (GCU)
Innovative salon technology — like Online Check-In and the Great Clips App — that helps take care of the busy work so you can focus on what you love most: delivering great haircuts
A team environment where stylists help each other succeed
Consistent income you can count on — without upselling pressure, commission stress, or competition for walk-ins
Medical benefits may be available at certain locations.
Paid time off (PTO) may be available at certain locations.