Hair Salon Manager

Great Clips • Baltimore, VT

21d

About The Position

Join a locally owned Great Clips salon as a hands-on leader responsible for supporting the team, managing salon operations, and providing haircuts based on salon needs. The role combines leadership and administrative responsibilities with time on the salon floor; the balance varies by location. Managers coach, develop, and motivate stylists, help maintain a strong team culture, and focus on team performance and customer experience. Leadership and technical training and ongoing support are provided, including the LEADS development program. The salon is scheduled to open in November 2026. 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.
• 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 the 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, and motivate a team of stylists.
• Manage day-to-day salon operations.
• Provide haircuts and other customer services as salon needs require.
• Support team performance and deliver a positive customer experience.
• Use salon technology, scheduling systems, metrics, and reports to support salon operations.

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 individual performance and team success.
• Exclusive discounts on professional salon tools and products.
• Leadership and technical training, including the LEADS development program, and ongoing support.
• Medical benefits and paid time off may be available at certain locations.
• No booth rent, hidden fees, or appointments required; no self-marketing to find clients.
• Consistent income without upselling pressure, commission stress, or competition for walk-ins.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed