Hair Salon Manager

Great Clips • Barstow, CA

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About The Position

The Salon Manager leads a Great Clips salon team, manages day-to-day salon operations, and provides haircuts and other customer services as needed. The role combines hands-on work on the salon floor with leadership and administrative responsibilities; the balance varies by location and salon needs. Managers coach, develop, motivate, and support stylists while helping build a team-oriented culture and deliver a strong customer experience. Leadership and technical training, operational support, established systems, and salon technology are provided. Previous salon management experience is helpful but not always required; candidates may be experienced stylists ready to assume full salon responsibility or Assistant Managers advancing into leadership. 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 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.
• Experience as an Assistant Manager or an experienced stylist ready for full leadership responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, develop, motivate, and support a team of stylists.
• Manage day-to-day salon operations and help the salon run effectively.
• Provide haircuts and customer services as salon needs require.
• Support team performance, customer experience, and a positive team culture.
• Use salon technology, scheduling systems, metrics, and reports as part of salon operations.

Benefits

• Guaranteed clientele and a steady flow of customers.
• Hourly wage plus tips; starting wage is $19.25 plus tips.
• Flexible scheduling with dependable retail hours.
• Potential recognition for strong performance and team success.
• Exclusive discounts on professional salon tools and products.
• Leadership and technical training, including the LEADS development program for salon managers.
• Operational support, clear systems and expectations, and salon technology such as Online Check-In and the Great Clips App.
• Medical benefits and paid time off (PTO) may be available at certain locations.

What This Job Offers

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