Hair Salon Manager

Great Clips•Altoona, PA

About The Position

Join a locally owned Great Clips salon as a Salon Manager, leading a team while providing haircuts and supporting salon operations. This hands-on role combines management responsibilities with customer services; the balance of administrative and floor time varies according to the salon’s needs. The franchisee offers a team-oriented environment, operational support, leadership and technical training, and tools to help managers develop stylists and deliver a strong customer experience. Prior salon management experience is helpful but not always required; candidates with leadership potential may be considered. Great Clips/DK Friend Holdings operates 15 locations. All 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 and 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, though not always required.
Experience as an Assistant Manager or an experienced stylist ready for full leadership responsibility.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, develop, and motivate a team of stylists.
Manage day-to-day salon operations and support a strong team culture.
Provide haircuts and other customer services as needed.
Help stylists improve their technical skills and confidence.
Use salon technology, scheduling systems, metrics, and reports to support operations.
Promote team performance and a positive customer experience.
Solve problems and adapt in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Benefits

Great, reliable hourly wage plus tips.
Flexible scheduling with dependable retail hours.
Potential recognition for individual performance and team success.
Exclusive discounts on professional salon tools and products.
Leadership and technical training, plus ongoing support.
Built-in clientele and customer flow supported by Great Clips marketing.
Product bonuses.
Medical benefits and paid time off may be available at certain locations.
No booth rent or hidden fees, no need for self-marketing to find clients, and no appointments required.
Salon technology, including Online Check-In and the Great Clips App, to support salon operations.
Consistent income without upselling pressure, commission stress, or competition for walk-ins.