Assistant Salon Manager

Great Clips • Baltimore, VT

6d

About The Position

Join a locally owned Great Clips salon as an Assistant Salon Manager. This leadership role combines cutting hair with supporting daily salon operations and helping a team of stylists succeed. It may suit a licensed stylist who wants to grow into management or take on more responsibility while continuing to work behind the chair. Management experience is not always required; interest in leadership and supporting others is important. The salon is scheduled to open in November 2026.

The role offers an hourly wage plus tips, flexible scheduling, dependable retail hours, and a steady flow of customers supported by Great Clips marketing. The salon provides training and development, including management and operations training through Great Clips University (GCU), technical coaching, and ongoing support from salon management. Stylists work in a team-oriented environment and use salon technology such as Online Check-In and the Great Clips App. Potential opportunities include promotion to Salon Manager or other leadership roles. Medical benefits and paid time off may be available at certain locations.

Great Clips is a salon brand with more than 4,400 locally owned and operated salons across the U.S. and Canada. Its salons are independently owned and operated by third-party franchisees, who are responsible for hiring and personnel matters at their locations.

Requirements

• Valid cosmetology and/or barber license; requirements vary by state or province.
• 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.
• Interest in developing leadership skills and taking on more responsibility.

Nice To Haves

• Prior management experience is not always required; an interest in leadership and supporting others is valued.
• Willingness to grow into a Salon Manager or other leadership position.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Great, reliable hourly wage plus tips.
• Flexible scheduling with dependable retail hours.
• Potential promotions, career growth, and recognition for performance.
• Exclusive discounts on professional salon tools and products.
• Training and development, including technical coaching and Great Clips University management and operations training.
• Medical benefits and paid time off may be available at certain locations.
• Steady customer flow supported by Great Clips marketing.
• Salon technology that helps reduce administrative work.
• Team environment and consistent income without upselling pressure, commission stress, or competition for walk-ins.

What This Job Offers

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