Hair Salon Manager

Great Clips•Oak Forest, IL

13d

About The Position

The Palos Park Great Clips is hiring a full-time stylist/manager for at least 32 hours per week. This is a hands-on leadership role combining salon management, team development, and haircutting services. The manager leads stylists, supports a positive team culture, manages day-to-day salon operations, and delivers haircuts according to salon needs. Previous salon management experience is helpful but not always required; candidates with strong leadership skills may be ready to take on full salon responsibility. The salon offers a busy, positive environment, a guaranteed hourly wage, and incentive-based pay. Full-time managers must be able to work two evening shifts per week as well as Saturdays and/or Sundays. The role requires an Illinois Cosmetology License or eligibility to take the exam soon. Leadership and technical training, including the LEADS development program, and ongoing support are provided.

Requirements

An Illinois Cosmetology License or eligibility to take the exam soon.
Strong technical haircutting skills.
Proven leadership ability or readiness to take on full salon responsibility.
Excellent communication skills and the ability 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.
A goal-oriented mindset focused on team performance and customer experience.
Adaptability and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Ability to work at least 32 hours per week, including two evening shifts and Saturdays and/or Sundays.

Nice To Haves

Previous salon management or leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, develop, and motivate a team of stylists.
Manage day-to-day salon operations and support salon performance.
Provide haircuts and other customer services according to salon needs.
Help stylists build their technical skills and confidence.
Support team performance and a positive customer experience.
Use salon technology, scheduling systems, metrics, and reports.

Benefits

Guaranteed hourly wage and incentive-based productivity pay.
Tips.
Flexible scheduling with dependable retail hours.
Paid time off.
Eligibility for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) plan.
Potential recognition for individual performance and team success.
Discounts on professional salon tools and products.
Leadership and technical training with ongoing support.
Steady customer flow supported by Great Clips marketing.
No booth rent, hidden fees, appointment requirements, or self-marketing to find clients.