Hair Salon Manager

Great Clips • Mount Pleasant, TX

7d

About The Position

Join a locally owned Great Clips salon as a hands-on leader responsible for overseeing daily salon operations, coaching and developing stylists, and supporting a strong team culture. The manager also provides haircuts and other salon services, with the balance of management and floor time determined by the salon’s needs. The role calls for a licensed cosmetologist or barber with strong haircutting skills, communication and organizational abilities, and an interest in leading a team and supporting customer experience. Previous leadership experience is helpful but not always required. Leadership and technical training, ongoing support, and the LEADS development program are provided.

The posting describes a guaranteed competitive base wage, product sales commissions of up to 25%, and total compensation of up to $20–$35 per hour for successful stylists. It also lists paid ongoing training, seven paid holidays, up to three weeks of paid time off accrual, health insurance, and retirement matching; availability of employee benefits may vary by location. 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 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 the 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 approach focused on team performance and customer experience.
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous leadership or salon management experience; helpful but not always required.
• Experience as an Assistant Manager or an experienced stylist ready to assume full leadership responsibility.
• Strong public relations skills and marketing ability to grow the customer base.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the salon.
• Lead, coach, develop, motivate, and support a team of stylists.
• Deliver haircuts and salon services as needed.
• Help maintain team performance and a positive customer experience.
• Use scheduling systems, metrics, reports, and salon technology to support salon operations.
• Support the salon’s customer base and marketing efforts.

Benefits

• Guaranteed competitive base wage and hourly wages plus tips.
• Product sales commissions of up to 25%.
• Potential total compensation of up to $20–$35 per hour for successful stylists.
• Paid ongoing training and leadership and technical training.
• Seven paid holidays.
• Up to three weeks of paid time off accrual.
• Health insurance or medical benefits, which may be available depending on location.
• Retirement matching.
• Flexible scheduling with dependable retail hours.
• Potential recognition for performance and team success.
• Exclusive discounts on professional salon tools and products.
• Ongoing support and operational resources.

What This Job Offers

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