Hair Salon Manager
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. It may suit an Assistant Manager or an experienced stylist ready to assume full salon leadership. Managers receive leadership and technical training, ongoing support, and access to the LEADS development program. The salon is part of a franchise system in which individual franchisees 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 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; strong leadership skills and readiness to assume responsibility are also suitable.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, develop, and motivate a team of stylists.
- Manage day-to-day salon operations and help the salon run effectively.
- Deliver haircuts and other customer services according to salon needs.
- Support team performance, customer experience, and salon culture.
- Use salon technology, scheduling systems, metrics, and reports to support operations.
Benefits
- Pay described as $25–$30, based on experience, comprising base pay, commission, bonuses, and tips.
- Opportunity to earn an additional monthly manager's bonus.
- Health insurance and long-term life insurance.
- Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
- Flexible scheduling with dependable retail hours.
- Potential recognition for strong performance and team success.
- Discounts on professional salon tools and products.
- Leadership and technical training, plus ongoing support.
- Steady customer flow supported by Great Clips marketing.
- Medical benefits and PTO may be available at certain locations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
