Hair Salon Manager

Great Clips•Palos Park, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Palos Park Great Clips is seeking a full-time stylist and manager to lead a salon team and provide hair services. The role combines coaching and developing stylists, managing day-to-day salon operations, and delivering haircuts according to the salon’s needs. Candidates should have an Illinois Cosmetology License or be eligible to take the exam soon. The position requires at least 32 hours per week, including two evening shifts per week and Saturdays and/or Sundays. Compensation includes a guaranteed hourly wage and incentive-based pay. The salon offers a busy, positive team environment, operational support, and leadership and technical training.

Requirements

Have an Illinois Cosmetology License or be eligible to take the exam soon.
Have strong technical haircutting skills and the ability to help others improve their skills and confidence.
Demonstrate leadership ability or readiness to take on full salon responsibility.
Have excellent communication skills and the desire to motivate, develop, and support a team.
Have strong organizational skills and the ability to manage day-to-day salon operations.
Be comfortable using technology and salon tools, including scheduling systems, metrics, and reports.
Have a goal-oriented mindset focused on team performance and customer experience.
Be adaptable and able to solve problems in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Be able to work at least 32 hours per week, including two evening shifts per week and Saturdays and/or Sundays.

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 run effectively.
Deliver haircuts and other customer services as needed.
Support team performance and a positive customer experience.
Use salon technology, scheduling systems, metrics, and reports.
Help build a strong team culture and support the success of other stylists.

Benefits

Guaranteed hourly wage and incentive-based pay.
Tips.
Flexible scheduling.
Paid time off.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance eligibility.
401(k) plan.
Potential recognition for strong performance and team success.
Exclusive discounts on professional salon tools and products.
Leadership and technical training with ongoing support.
Reliable customer traffic and no requirement to self-market for clients.
No booth rent, hidden fees, appointments, upselling pressure, or competition for walk-ins.