Hair Salon Manager

Great Clips • Derby, CT

12d

About The Position

The Salon Manager leads a Great Clips salon team, manages day-to-day operations, and provides haircuts to customers according to salon needs. The role combines hands-on salon work with leadership responsibilities, including coaching, developing, and motivating stylists and helping build a strong team culture. The balance between administrative duties and time on the salon floor varies by location.

Managers receive leadership and technical training, ongoing support, and operational systems to help guide the team and deliver the brand experience. Salon managers may be promoted from within; previous leadership experience is helpful but not always required. Great Clips salons are independently owned and operated by third-party franchisees, which 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 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; helpful but not always required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the salon team and manage day-to-day salon operations.
• Deliver haircuts and other customer services as needed.
• Coach, develop, motivate, and support stylists.
• Help team members build their technical skills and confidence.
• Support team performance, customer experience, and salon success.
• Use salon technology, scheduling systems, metrics, and reports.
• Solve problems and adapt to a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Benefits

• Guaranteed base wage and reliable hourly wage, plus tips.
• Bonuses and recognition for performance and team success.
• Flexible scheduling and dependable retail hours.
• Ongoing leadership and technical training and career advancement opportunities.
• Exclusive discounts on professional salon tools and products.
• Steady customer flow supported by Great Clips marketing.
• 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