Hair Salon Manager

Great Clips • Middletown, DE

17d

About The Position

Join a locally owned Great Clips salon as a hands-on leader responsible for guiding the team, managing salon operations, and delivering haircuts as salon needs require. The role combines leadership and administrative responsibilities with time providing services to customers; the balance varies by location. The manager coaches, develops, motivates, and supports stylists while helping create a positive salon culture and strong customer experience.

The franchise offers leadership and technical training, ongoing support, clear systems and expectations, and operational resources. Salon technology such as Online Check-In and the Great Clips App helps manage salon tasks. Great Clips salons operate within a team-oriented environment and benefit from brand marketing and a steady flow of customers. All salons are independently owned and operated by franchisees, who are responsible for hiring and personnel matters.

Requirements

• A valid Cosmetology and/or Barber License; requirements vary by state or province.
• Strong technical haircutting skills.
• Proven 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 the ability to manage day-to-day salon operations.
• Comfort with technology and salon tools, including scheduling systems, metrics, and reports.
• A 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 to assume full leadership responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and motivate the salon team.
• Coach, develop, and support stylists and help them grow their skills and confidence.
• Manage day-to-day salon operations and contribute to a positive salon culture.
• Deliver haircuts and other customer services as salon needs require.
• Use salon technology, scheduling systems, metrics, and reports to support operations.
• Help achieve team performance goals and provide a strong customer experience.
• Adapt to salon needs and solve problems in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Benefits

• Great, reliable hourly wage plus tips.
• Flexible scheduling with dependable retail hours.
• Job stability and a steady flow of customers supported by brand marketing.
• Potential recognition for strong performance and team success.
• Exclusive discounts on professional salon tools and products.
• Leadership and technical training, ongoing support, and career advancement opportunities.
• 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