Hair Salon Manager

Great Clips•Allentown, PA

11d

About The Position

Join a locally owned Great Clips salon as a hands-on leader responsible for supporting stylists, building a strong team culture, managing salon operations, and providing haircuts and other services to customers as salon needs require. The balance between administrative work and time on the salon floor varies by location. The role offers leadership and technical training, ongoing support, clear operating systems, and salon technology to help managers lead confidently. Prior salon management experience may be helpful but is not always required; candidates with leadership ability or readiness to take on full salon responsibility are encouraged to apply. The employer describes compensation as an effective wage of $25–$30, based on experience, made up of base pay, commission, bonuses, and tips, with an opportunity to earn an additional monthly manager bonus. The posting also mentions health insurance, long-term life insurance, paid holidays, and PTO. Additional employee offerings may vary by location. Great Clips salons are independently owned and operated by 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 grow 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 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, though not always required.
Experience as an Assistant Manager or an experienced stylist ready to take on full leadership responsibility.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, develop, and motivate a team of stylists.
Manage day-to-day salon operations and support the salon’s performance.
Provide haircuts and services to customers, balancing floor work with administrative duties according to salon needs.
Help stylists develop their technical skills and confidence.
Support team performance, customer experience, and delivery of the brand.
Use salon technology, scheduling systems, metrics, and reports to support operations.