Hair Salon Manager

Great Clips • Huntsville, TX

12d

About The Position

Join a locally owned Great Clips salon as a Salon Manager. This hands-on leadership role combines leading and developing a team, managing daily salon operations, and providing haircuts and other customer services according to the salon’s needs. The balance between administrative work and time on the salon floor varies by location.

The manager helps build a strong team culture, motivate stylists, develop their skills, and support the salon’s performance and customer experience. Great Clips provides leadership and technical training, operational systems, technology, and ongoing support. The LEADS development program trains salon managers in guiding teams in brand delivery and achieving results.

Great Clips has more than 4,400 locally owned and operated salons across the U.S. and Canada. Individual salons are independently owned and operated by third-party franchisees, who are responsible for hiring and personnel matters.

Requirements

• Valid cosmetology and/or barber license; requirements vary by state or province.
• Strong technical haircutting skills and the ability to help others develop their skills and confidence.
• Proven leadership ability or readiness to take on full salon responsibility.
• Excellent communication skills and a desire to motivate, develop, and support a team.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage day-to-day salon operations.
• Comfort with technology and salon tools, including scheduling systems, metrics, and reports.
• Goal-oriented mindset focused on team performance and customer experience.
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous leadership experience is helpful but not always required; strong leadership skills may lead to promotion from within.

Responsibilities

• Lead the salon team and help build a strong, team-oriented salon culture.
• Coach, develop, motivate, and support stylists and help them build their technical skills and confidence.
• Manage day-to-day salon operations and follow established systems and expectations.
• Provide haircuts and other customer services, balancing management responsibilities with time on the salon floor according to salon needs.
• Support team performance and deliver a positive customer experience.
• Use salon technology, scheduling systems, metrics, and reports to support salon operations.

Benefits

• Competitive earning potential of $30–$40+ per hour in total compensation, including guaranteed base pay, tips, incentives, and bonuses.
• Reliable hourly wage plus tips.
• Flexible scheduling with dependable retail hours.
• Job stability and a steady flow of customers supported by Great Clips marketing.
• Potential recognition for strong performance and team success.
• Discounts on professional salon tools and products.
• Leadership and technical training, including the LEADS development program, and ongoing support.
• Medical benefits and paid time off may be available at certain locations.

What This Job Offers

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