Hair Salon Manager

Great Clips•West Chester, PA

14d

About The Position

Join a locally owned Great Clips salon as a hands-on leader responsible for coaching stylists, building a strong team, and helping the salon operate effectively. The role combines salon management responsibilities with providing haircuts and other customer services; the balance of administrative and floor time depends on the salon’s needs. The position may suit an Assistant Manager or an experienced stylist ready to take on full leadership responsibility. The employer describes pay of $25–$30, based on experience, comprising base pay, commission, bonuses, and tips, with the opportunity to earn an additional monthly manager bonus. The salon offers health insurance, long-term life insurance, paid holidays, and PTO. Great Clips salons also provide operational support, dependable retail hours, customer traffic supported by brand marketing, leadership and technical training, salon technology, and a team-oriented work environment. All Great Clips salons are independently owned and operated by third-party franchisees, who handle 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 but 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 salon performance.
Provide haircuts and customer services according to salon needs.
Help the team deliver a strong customer experience and achieve team goals.
Use salon technology, scheduling systems, metrics, and reports to support operations.