Licensed Assistant Salon Manager

Hair Cuttery Family of Brands•Cary, NC

About The Position

The Assistant Salon Manager is a full-time leadership role that combines providing salon services with supporting daily business operations and developing the team. As the Salon Leader’s right hand, the assistant helps keep guests satisfied, the team on track, and the salon’s culture positive and productive. When the Salon Leader is absent, the assistant leads the salon. The role offers a path toward leading a salon or becoming a master educator. The assistant supports appointment-book management using Zenoti, team mentoring and coaching, strategic scheduling, performance tracking, onboarding new talent, compliance, and marketing activities. Compensation is performance-based and may include service and retail commissions and tips; all compensation meets wage-law requirements. Hair Cuttery Family of Brands describes itself as the largest privately owned salon group in the U.S., with more than 500 salons.

Requirements

  • Current cosmetology license for the state where applying.
  • Commitment to a full-time schedule of at least 40 hours per week.
  • Physical stamina to stand for long periods and dexterity to perform salon services with precision.
  • Basic math skills for inventory and cash handling.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Bring personal equipment daily.
  • Must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous leadership experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Support daily salon operations and manage the appointment book in Zenoti.
  • Help ensure guests have a positive experience.
  • Coach and mentor fellow stylists using the IGROW model to support their goals and career growth.
  • Lead by example with the Guest Journey and help maintain a positive, productive salon culture.
  • Help with performance statistics, strategic scheduling, and learning how to operate a profitable salon.
  • Welcome and onboard new team members.
  • Help ensure the salon meets State Board and OSHA standards.
  • Help execute local partnerships and digital marketing campaigns.
  • Lead the salon when the Salon Leader is absent.
  • Provide salon services while maintaining a presence behind the chair.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Life insurance
  • PTO/vacation
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