Assistant Salon Manager

Great Clips • Atlanta, GA

8h

About The Position

Join a locally owned Great Clips salon as an Assistant Salon Manager. This role combines cutting hair with supporting daily salon operations and helping a team of stylists succeed. You will help guide the team, keep the salon floor running smoothly, and contribute to a positive customer experience. The role may suit a stylist seeking more responsibility or a path into management; prior management experience is not always necessary.

The salon offers a reliable hourly wage plus tips, with stated total compensation of $30–$35 per hour including bonuses and incentives. Assistant Salon Managers receive management and operations training through Great Clips University (GCU), ongoing support and instruction from salon management, and opportunities for career growth. Benefits such as medical benefits and paid time off may be available at certain locations. Great Clips salons are independently owned and operated by third-party franchisees, which are responsible for hiring and personnel matters.

Requirements

• A 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 helpful but is not always necessary; interest in leadership and supporting others is important.
• Desire to grow toward a Salon Manager or other leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Cut hair while supporting daily salon operations.
• Help guide, encourage, and motivate a team of stylists.
• Help keep the salon floor and operations running smoothly.
• Help ensure customers leave satisfied.
• Support the team while contributing to a cooperative salon environment.

Benefits

• Reliable hourly wage plus tips.
• Flexible scheduling with dependable retail hours.
• Potential promotions, career growth, and recognition for performance.
• Discounts on professional salon tools and products.
• Management training, technical coaching, and ongoing development through Great Clips University.
• Team-oriented work environment.
• Consistent customer flow and income, with no self-marketing, booth rent, hidden fees, appointment requirement, upselling pressure, commission stress, or competition for walk-ins, as described in the posting.
• Medical benefits and paid time off may be available at certain locations.
• Total compensation stated as $30–$35 per hour with bonuses and incentives.

What This Job Offers

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