Assistant Salon Manager

Great Clips•Waynesville, NC
•Onsite

About The Position

The Great Clips in Waynesville seeks an Assistant Manager to inspire a supportive salon atmosphere, lead the team, ensure excellent customer service, and manage daily operations. Strong communication skills are essential. Enjoy competitive pay, ongoing training, and advancement opportunities. Help us ensure every client enjoys a warm and inviting experience! Assistant Managers earn $24.50 - 32.75 per hour not including cash tips & bonuses! This role combines cutting hair with supporting daily salon operations and helping the team succeed. The Assistant Salon Manager role is often a stepping stone toward Salon Manager or other leadership positions.

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
  • An interest in taking on more responsibility

Nice To Haves

  • Management experience (though an interest in leadership and supporting others is considered equally important)

Responsibilities

  • Inspire a supportive salon atmosphere
  • Lead the team
  • Ensure excellent customer service
  • Manage daily operations
  • Support and motivate a team of stylists
  • Continue to cut hair
  • Help keep the salon running smoothly
  • Support daily salon operations
  • Help the team succeed

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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