Hair Salon Manager
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 based on salon needs. Managers divide their time between administrative responsibilities and working on the salon floor, with the balance varying by location. Leadership and technical training, ongoing support, clear systems, and operational resources are provided. The role offers a stated effective wage of $25–$30 based on experience, consisting of base pay, commission, bonuses, and tips, with the opportunity for an additional monthly manager bonus. The employer also describes health insurance, long-term life insurance, paid holidays, and PTO; 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.
- 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 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 take on full leadership responsibility.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, develop, and motivate a team of stylists.
- Manage day-to-day salon operations and support a strong team culture.
- Provide haircuts and other salon services according to salon needs.
- Help stylists improve their technical skills and confidence.
- Support team performance and a positive customer experience.
- Use salon technology, scheduling systems, metrics, and reports.
- Solve problems and adapt to a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Benefits
- Effective wage of $25–$30 based on experience, including base pay, commission, bonuses, and tips.
- Opportunity to earn an additional monthly manager bonus.
- Health insurance or medical benefits, which may vary by location.
- Long-term life insurance.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO), which may vary by location.
- Flexible scheduling with dependable retail hours.
- Potential recognition for performance and team success.
- Discounts on professional salon tools and products.
- Leadership and technical training, including the LEADS development program, and ongoing support.
- Reliable customer flow supported by Great Clips marketing.
- Salon technology and operational support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
