Hair Salon Manager

Great Clips•San Leandro, CA

About The Position

Join a locally owned Great Clips salon as a hands-on Salon Manager. The role combines leading and developing a team of stylists, managing day-to-day salon operations, and providing haircuts and other services to customers. The balance between administrative work and time on the salon floor varies by location and salon needs. Managers receive leadership and technical training, ongoing support, and access to operational systems and salon technology. The posting states that managers can earn up to $35 per hour including tips, with an extra $2 per hour on Sundays for employees working both Saturday and Sunday. Holiday pay and paid vacation are included. Medical benefits and paid time off may be available at certain locations. Great Clips describes its salons as team-oriented, locally owned and operated businesses supported by a large salon brand. The role offers reliable customer flow, flexible scheduling, leadership development, and the opportunity to help build a supportive team culture. Hiring and personnel matters are handled by the individual franchisee, not Great Clips, Inc.

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 an interest in motivating, developing, and supporting 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 is helpful, but not always required.
Experience as an Assistant Manager or an experienced stylist ready to take on full leadership responsibility.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, develop, and motivate a team of stylists.
Manage day-to-day salon operations and help the salon run effectively.
Provide haircuts and other services to customers as salon needs require.
Support team performance and a positive customer experience.
Use salon technology, scheduling systems, metrics, and reports to support salon operations.
Help the team deliver the Great Clips brand and achieve salon results.

Benefits

Great, reliable hourly wage plus tips; managers can earn up to $35 per hour including tips.
Extra $2 per hour on Sundays for employees working both Saturday and Sunday.
Holiday pay and paid vacation.
Flexible scheduling with dependable retail hours.
Potential recognition for performance and team success.
Exclusive discounts on professional salon tools and products.
Leadership and technical training, including the LEADS development program, and ongoing support.
Medical benefits and paid time off may be available at certain locations.
Steady customer flow supported by Great Clips marketing; no self-marketing, booth rent, hidden fees, or appointments required.
Operational support and salon technology, including Online Check-In and the Great Clips App.
Consistent income without upselling pressure, commission stress, or competition for walk-ins.