Hair Salon Manager

Great Clips • Hillsboro, OR

7d

About The Position

Join a locally owned Great Clips salon as a Salon Manager. This hands-on leadership role combines coaching and developing stylists, overseeing day-to-day salon operations, and providing haircuts based on salon needs. Managers split their time between administrative responsibilities and working on the salon floor, with the balance varying by location. The role includes leadership and technical training, ongoing support, and opportunities to grow a team and salon. The LEADS development program provides training to help managers guide salon teams in brand delivery and achieve results.

Great Clips salons offer a steady flow of customers supported by brand marketing, with no need for self-marketing, booth rent, appointments, or hidden fees. The salon environment emphasizes teamwork, reliable income, clear operating systems, and customer experience. Great Clips has more than 4,400 locally owned and operated salons across the U.S. and Canada. Each salon is independently owned and operated by a third-party franchisee, which is 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.
• 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 the 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 is helpful but not always required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, develop, and motivate a team of stylists.
• Manage day-to-day salon operations and help keep the salon running smoothly.
• Provide haircuts and other customer services, depending on salon needs.
• Support team performance, customer experience, and delivery of the Great Clips brand.
• Use salon technology, scheduling systems, metrics, and reports as part of salon operations.

Benefits

• $45–$60 per hour, plus tips and bonuses.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• Medical benefits, which may be available at certain locations.
• Dental benefits.
• Leadership and technical training, with ongoing support.
• Potential recognition for strong performance and team success.
• Discounts on professional salon tools and products.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Steady customer flow supported by brand marketing.
• Dependable retail hours.
• No booth rent or hidden fees.
• Salon technology that helps reduce administrative work.

What This Job Offers

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