Hair Salon Manager

Great Clips • Lacey, WA

27d

About The Position

The Salon Manager leads a locally owned Great Clips salon team, coaches and develops stylists, manages day-to-day salon operations, and helps deliver a positive customer experience. This is a hands-on leadership role that may include providing haircuts, with the balance between administrative work and floor time determined by salon needs. Managers receive leadership and technical training, ongoing support, and access to operational systems and salon technology. Compensation is $24–$38+ per hour with incentives, and credit card tips are paid daily. Great Clips salons are independently owned and operated by franchisees, who handle hiring and personnel matters.

Requirements

• Valid cosmetology and/or barber license; requirements vary by state or province.
• Strong technical haircutting skills and ability to help others improve their skills and confidence.
• Leadership ability or readiness to take on full salon responsibility.
• Excellent communication skills and interest in motivating, developing, and supporting a team.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage daily 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.

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 depending on salon needs.
• Help create a positive customer experience and strong team culture.
• Use salon technology, scheduling systems, metrics, and reports to support salon operations.

Benefits

• Reliable hourly wage plus tips; compensation listed as $24–$38+ per hour with incentives and credit card tips paid daily.
• Flexible scheduling with dependable retail hours.
• Potential recognition for strong performance and team success.
• Discounts on professional salon tools and products.
• Leadership and technical training, including the LEADS development program for salon managers.
• Operational support, salon technology, and a team-oriented work environment.
• 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