Assistant Salon Manager

Great ClipsWadsworth, IL
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. Seeking a magical Assistant Manager to join our Great Clips at Wadsworth Crossings salon. Our crew is like the Order of the Phoenix and we need a leader who can wrangle our Dementors ( tangled hair) and cast the perfect spell (haircuts) on our customers. If you're skilled in potions (shampoos) , have an Unbreakable Vow to excellent customer service and are ready to tackle the Triwizard Tournament of daily tasks… bring your license and chat with us . Mischief managed with a smile is a MUST!

Requirements

  • A valid Cosmetology and/or Barber License (requirements vary by state/province)
  • Strong technical haircutting skills
  • Great customer service
  • A team-first mindset with a desire to encourage and support others
  • Clear communication skills
  • A positive, motivating attitude
  • Organization
  • Flexibility
  • An interest in growing your leadership skills and taking on more responsibility

Nice To Haves

  • Management experience (not always required, interest in leadership is important)
  • Stylist position experience

Responsibilities

  • Support and motivate a team of stylists
  • Continue to cut hair
  • Support daily salon operations
  • Help the team succeed
  • Keep the salon running smoothly

Benefits

  • Great, reliable hourly wage plus tips
  • Flexible scheduling with dependable retail hours
  • Job stability and a steady flow of customers
  • Potential for promotions to management
  • Career growth
  • 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
  • Ongoing development through Great Clips University (GCU)
  • Innovative salon technology — like Online Check-In and the Great Clips App
  • 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)
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