Hair Salon Manager
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. Salon Managers lead the team, manage daily salon operations, and provide haircuts and other customer services, with the balance of administrative and floor work varying by location and salon needs. Applicants may be Assistant Managers or experienced stylists ready for full leadership responsibility; prior salon management experience is helpful but not always required. The position offers an hourly wage of $28–$40+ including tips and bonuses, with flexible schedules, paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, and weekly pay. Managers receive hands-on and ongoing leadership and technical training, including the LEADS development program, as well as operational support and salon technology. Great Clips salons are independently owned and operated by 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.
- Proven leadership ability or readiness to take on full salon responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate, develop, and support a team.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage daily 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; prior salon management experience is helpful but not always required.
Responsibilities
- Coach, develop, motivate, and support a team of stylists.
- Manage day-to-day salon operations and take responsibility for salon performance.
- Provide haircuts and other salon services to customers as needed.
- Help stylists build their technical skills and confidence.
- Support team performance and deliver a positive customer experience.
- Use salon technology, scheduling systems, metrics, and reports to support operations.
- Solve problems and adapt in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with company match
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits may be available at certain locations
- Great, reliable hourly wage plus tips
- Potential recognition for performance and team success
- Exclusive discounts on professional salon tools and products
- Leadership and technical training, ongoing education, and career development
- Dependable retail hours
- Job stability and a steady flow of customers
- Operational support and salon technology
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
