Hair Salon Manager

Great Clips • West Hartford, CT

12d

About The Position

Join a locally owned Great Clips salon as a Salon Manager and lead a team while helping the salon operate effectively. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines managing salon operations, coaching and developing stylists, and providing haircuts and other customer services depending on salon needs. The balance between administrative work and time on the salon floor varies by location.

The role offers hourly pay of $28–$40+ including tips and bonuses, with flexible scheduling, paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, and weekly pay. Salon Managers receive hands-on training, ongoing education, leadership and technical training, and career development. The salon provides operational support, established systems, marketing, customer flow, and technology such as Online Check-In and the Great Clips App. Employee offerings such as medical benefits and PTO may be available at certain locations.

Great Clips is a salon brand with more than 4,400 locally owned and operated salons across the U.S. and Canada. Individual salons are independently owned and operated by third-party 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 a desire to motivate, develop, and support a team.
• Strong organizational skills and the 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 to take on full leadership responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, develop, motivate, and support a team of stylists.
• Manage day-to-day salon operations and uphold clear systems and expectations.
• Provide haircuts and other customer services as needed by the salon.
• Help stylists improve their technical skills and confidence.
• Support team performance and a positive customer experience.
• Use salon technology, scheduling systems, metrics, and reports.
• Adapt to and solve problems in a fast-paced, high-volume salon environment.

Benefits

• Hourly pay of $28–$40+ including tips and bonuses.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Weekly pay.
• Hands-on training, ongoing education, and career development.
• Leadership and technical training.
• Potential recognition for strong performance and team success.
• Exclusive discounts on professional salon tools and products.
• Medical benefits may be available at certain locations.

What This Job Offers

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