Hair Salon Manager

Great Clips • Kettering, OH

18d

About The Position

Join a locally owned Great Clips salon as a Salon Manager. This hands-on leadership role combines coaching and developing stylists, managing day-to-day salon operations, and providing haircuts to customers as salon needs require. The balance of administrative work and time on the floor varies by location. The role suits a licensed stylist with leadership experience or readiness to take on full salon responsibility, and offers leadership and technical training and ongoing support. 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 build 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 daily 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, motivate, and support a team of stylists.
• Manage day-to-day salon operations and help the salon grow and succeed.
• Deliver haircuts and other customer services as needed.
• Support team performance and a positive customer experience.
• Use salon technology, including scheduling systems, metrics, and reports.
• Help create a team environment where stylists support each other.

Benefits

• Great, reliable hourly wage plus tips.
• Flexible scheduling with dependable retail hours.
• Job stability and a steady flow of customers supported by Great Clips marketing.
• 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.
• Clear systems, expectations, and operational support.
• Innovative salon technology, including Online Check-In and the Great Clips App.
• 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