Hair Salon Manager

Great Clips • Southington, CT

11d

About The Position

Join a locally owned Great Clips salon as a Salon Manager and lead a team while providing hair services. This hands-on leadership role combines coaching and developing stylists, managing day-to-day salon operations, and delivering haircuts according to salon needs. The balance between administrative work and time on the salon floor varies by location.

The role offers full-time and part-time opportunities, with earnings of $28–$40+ per hour, including tips and bonuses. The salon provides leadership and technical training, ongoing education, and career development. Salon Managers receive support, clear systems and expectations, operational resources, and salon technology to help them focus on their team and customers. Great Clips salons are independently owned and operated by third-party franchisees, which 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, develop, and motivate a team of stylists.
• Manage day-to-day salon operations.
• Provide haircuts and other customer services as needed.
• Support the team in delivering a positive customer experience and achieving team performance goals.
• Use salon technology, scheduling systems, metrics, and reports to support salon operations.

Benefits

• $28–$40+ per hour, including tips and bonuses.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Weekly pay.
• Leadership and technical training, ongoing education, and career development.
• Potential recognition for performance and team success.
• Exclusive discounts on professional salon tools and products.
• 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