Hair Salon Manager

Great Clips•Hillsboro, OR

About The Position

Join a locally owned Great Clips salon as a Salon Manager. This hands-on leadership role combines leading and developing a team of stylists, managing day-to-day salon operations, and providing haircuts and other customer services according to the salon’s needs. The balance between administrative work and time on the salon floor varies by location. The role offers a steady customer flow, a team-focused environment, operational support, and leadership and technical training. Managers help maintain team performance and customer experience while building a positive salon culture. Great Clips salons are independently owned and operated by third-party 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.
Leadership ability or readiness to take on full salon responsibility.
Excellent communication skills and the desire to motivate, develop, and support a team.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage daily salon operations.
Comfort with technology and salon tools, including scheduling systems, metrics, and reports.
Goal-oriented approach 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 to take on full leadership responsibility.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, develop, motivate, and support a team of stylists.
Manage day-to-day salon operations using established systems and expectations.
Provide haircuts and services to customers, depending on salon needs.
Help the team deliver a positive customer experience and achieve team performance goals.
Use salon technology, scheduling systems, metrics, and reports to support salon operations.

Benefits

Reliable earnings averaging $40–$60 per hour, including base pay, tips, and bonuses.
Paid time off.
Paid holidays.
Health insurance; medical benefits may be available at certain locations.
Ongoing education and leadership and technical training.
Career-growth opportunities.
Flexible scheduling with dependable retail hours.
Potential recognition for performance and team success.
Discounts on professional salon tools and products.
Steady flow of customers and job stability.
Operational support and salon technology.