Hair Salon Manager

Great Clips • Hillsborough Township, NJ

12d

About The Position

Join a locally owned Great Clips salon as a hands-on manager who coaches stylists, builds a positive team culture, and helps the salon operate effectively. The role combines leadership and day-to-day salon operations with providing haircuts and other services to customers, with the balance of administrative and floor time varying according to the salon’s needs. The manager develops, motivates, and supports the stylist team, contributes to customer experience and team performance, and uses salon systems and technology to manage operations. Leadership and technical training and ongoing support are provided, including the LEADS development program. 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 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 using 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; prior salon management experience is not required in all cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, develop, motivate, and support a team of stylists.
• Build and maintain a positive, team-oriented salon culture.
• Manage day-to-day salon operations and help the salon run effectively.
• Provide haircuts and other customer services as needed.
• Support team performance and a positive customer experience.
• Use scheduling systems, salon metrics, reports, and other salon technology.
• Adapt to salon needs in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Benefits

• Reliable hourly wage plus tips.
• Flexible scheduling with dependable retail hours.
• Potential recognition for strong individual performance and team success.
• Discounts on professional salon tools and products.
• Leadership and technical training, with ongoing support.
• Employee medical benefits and paid time off may be available at certain locations.
• Steady customer flow supported by Great Clips marketing.
• No booth rent or hidden fees, and no need for self-marketing or appointments.

What This Job Offers

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