Hair Salon Manager

Great Clips • Greenfield, WI

12d

About The Position

Join a locally owned Great Clips salon as a hands-on Salon Manager. The role combines leading and developing a team of stylists, managing day-to-day salon operations, and providing haircuts and other customer services as salon needs require. The balance between administrative responsibilities and time on the salon floor varies by location. Leadership and technical training, ongoing support, established systems, and salon technology help managers lead their teams and deliver a strong customer experience. Prior salon management experience may be helpful but is not always required; candidates may also be experienced stylists or Assistant Managers ready to take on full salon responsibility.

Great Clips describes its environment as supportive, team-based, and focused on helping stylists succeed. Its salons are locally owned and operated by third-party franchisees, which are responsible for hiring and personnel matters. Employee offerings such as medical benefits and paid time off may be available at certain locations.

Requirements

• A 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.
• 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 take on full leadership responsibility.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Reliable hourly wage plus tips.
• Flexible scheduling with dependable retail hours.
• Potential recognition for strong performance and team success.
• Discounts on professional salon tools and products.
• Leadership and technical training, including the LEADS development program for salon managers.
• Operational support and salon technology, including 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