Hair Salon Manager

Great Clips•Flossmoor, IL

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Flossmoor Great Clips is seeking a full-time stylist/manager to lead salon operations while providing haircuts and other customer services, depending on salon needs. This hands-on leadership role involves coaching, developing, and motivating stylists; supporting a strong team culture; and helping the salon deliver a positive customer experience. The schedule requires at least 32 hours per week, including two evening shifts and Saturdays and/or Sundays. The salon offers incentive-based compensation and a busy, positive work environment. Great Clips salons provide leadership and technical training, operational support, salon technology, and ongoing development for managers. All Great Clips salons are independently owned and operated by third-party franchisees, which are responsible for hiring and personnel matters.

Requirements

A valid Illinois Cosmetology License or eligibility to take the exam soon; the general role requirements specify a valid Cosmetology and/or Barber License, with requirements varying by state or province.
Strong technical haircutting skills and the ability to help others develop their skills and confidence.
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.
Availability for at least 32 hours per week, including two evening shifts and Saturdays and/or Sundays.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership experience is helpful but not always required.
Experience as an Assistant Manager or an experienced stylist ready to take on full leadership responsibility.

Responsibilities

Lead and support the salon team and foster a strong team culture.
Coach, develop, and motivate stylists and help them improve their skills and confidence.
Manage day-to-day salon operations and use scheduling systems, metrics, and reports.
Provide haircuts and other services to customers as salon needs require.
Support team performance and a positive customer experience.
Adapt to and solve problems in a fast-paced, high-volume salon environment.

Benefits

Guaranteed and reliable hourly wage, with tips.
Incentive-based and productivity pay.
Flexible scheduling and dependable retail hours.
Paid time off.
Eligibility for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) plan.
Potential recognition for strong individual performance and team success.
Discounts on professional salon tools and products.
Leadership and technical training, including the LEADS development program and ongoing support.
Operational support and salon technology, including Online Check-In and the Great Clips App.
Steady customer flow and job stability; no self-marketing, booth rent, hidden fees, appointments, upselling pressure, commission stress, or competition for walk-ins.