Hair Salon Manager

Great Clips•South Plainfield, NJ

12d

About The Position

Join a locally owned Great Clips salon as a hands-on leader who coaches stylists, builds a strong team, and helps the salon operate effectively. The role combines salon management responsibilities with providing haircuts, with the balance of administrative and floor time varying by location and salon needs. Candidates may be current Assistant Managers or experienced stylists ready to take on full salon leadership. The employer is SSGC organization. Compensation is described as an effective wage of $25–$30 based on experience, including base pay, commission, bonuses, and tips, with the opportunity to earn an additional monthly manager's bonus. Great Clips provides brand marketing, a steady flow of customers, operational support, salon technology, and leadership and technical training. The role includes coaching and developing stylists, managing day-to-day salon operations, and contributing to team performance and customer experience. The salon environment is team-oriented and fast-paced, with dependable retail hours and flexible scheduling.

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.
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.
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, coach, develop, motivate, and support a team of stylists.
Manage day-to-day salon operations and help the salon run effectively.
Provide haircuts and other customer services as salon needs require.
Support team performance, brand delivery, and customer experience.
Use salon technology, scheduling systems, metrics, and reports.
Solve problems and adapt to the needs of a fast-paced, high-volume salon.

Benefits

Health insurance; medical benefits may vary by location.
Long-term life insurance.
Paid holidays.
Paid time off (PTO).
Flexible scheduling.
Great, reliable hourly wage plus tips.
Potential monthly manager's bonus.
Recognition opportunities for strong performance and team success.
Exclusive discounts on professional salon tools and products.
Leadership and technical training, including the LEADS development program, and ongoing support.