Assistant Salon Manager

Great Clips•Palos Park, IL
•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Salon Manager supports and motivates a team of stylists while continuing to cut hair and help with daily salon operations. The role is with a locally owned Great Clips salon in Palos Park and offers a busy, positive, team-oriented environment with incentive-based pay. Full-time stylists/assistant managers work a minimum of 32 hours per week and must be available for two evening shifts per week as well as Saturdays and/or Sundays. Candidates must have an Illinois Cosmetology License or be eligible to take the exam soon. The position offers a guaranteed hourly wage, tips, productivity pay, and a flexible schedule. Eligible benefits include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Assistant Salon Managers receive management and operations training through Great Clips University, along with ongoing support from salon management. The role can offer opportunities to develop leadership skills and advance to Salon Manager or other leadership positions.

Requirements

  • A valid Cosmetology and/or Barber License; for this location, an Illinois Cosmetology License or eligibility to take the exam soon is required.
  • Strong technical haircutting skills.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • A team-first mindset and desire to encourage and support others.
  • Clear communication skills and a positive, motivating attitude.
  • Organization and flexibility.
  • Availability for at least 32 hours per week, including two evening shifts per week and Saturdays and/or Sundays.

Nice To Haves

  • Interest in growing leadership skills and taking on more responsibility.
  • Prior management experience; it is not always required.

Responsibilities

  • Cut hair while supporting daily salon operations.
  • Support, encourage, and motivate a team of stylists.
  • Help keep the salon organized and running smoothly.
  • Provide strong customer service.
  • Continue developing leadership skills and take on additional responsibility.

Benefits

  • Guaranteed hourly wage plus tips.
  • Productivity pay and incentive-based compensation.
  • Flexible scheduling.
  • Paid time off.
  • Eligibility for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Discounts on professional salon tools and products.
  • Training and development through Great Clips University.
  • Potential promotions and career growth.
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