Assistant Salon Manager
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. Are you a licensed stylist or barber who loves making people look and feel great? Come join a salon where teamwork, laughter, and great service are part of the job! Help motivate the team, serve our guests, and keep the salon thriving. As the world's largest salon brand, with over 4,400 locally owned and operated salons across the U.S. and Canada, Great Clips combines strong brand recognition, marketing, and support with a close-knit, team-oriented culture. We're passionate about cutting hair and providing great value for the whole family. Talented teams of skilled professionals, along with convenient hours and a great haircut experience, set us apart in our communities.
Requirements
- Current cosmetology or barbering license required
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
- Help motivate the team
- Serve our guests
- Keep the salon thriving
- Support and motivate a team of stylists while continuing to cut hair
- Support daily salon operations
- Help the team succeed
Benefits
- $25–$35/hour with tips & bonuses
- Full-time hours
- Fun, supportive team culture
- Opportunities to lead and grow
- Great, reliable hourly wage plus tips
- 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 and paid time off (PTO) may be available at certain locations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
