Weekend Hair Stylist

Great Clips•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Great Clips is seeking experienced stylists for weekend work at its Chicago - Medical District location. Shifts may be Saturday, Sunday, or both. The role offers a busy, high-energy salon environment with a steady flow of customers, opportunities to earn tips, and an incentive-based pay structure that rewards skills. Compensation includes a guaranteed hourly wage, daily tips, and productivity pay. The salon offers a flexible part-time schedule with dependable retail hours and the possibility of picking up additional shifts, depending on availability. The position is suitable for experienced stylists, recent graduates, or people seeking hours compatible with other commitments. Great Clips provides customer traffic through walk-ins and Online Check-In, so stylists do not need to bring their own clientele, self-market, manage appointments, or pay booth rent. Stylists work as part of a supportive team and can access training, coaching, and ongoing development through Great Clips University. Medical benefits and paid time off may be available at certain locations and may depend on hours worked. The salons are independently owned and operated by third-party franchisees, which handle hiring and personnel matters.

Requirements

Hold a valid cosmetology or barber license; requirements vary by state or province.
For this Illinois location, have a current Illinois Cosmetology License or be eligible to take the Illinois exam.
Have experience with both men's and women's haircuts, or be willing to learn.
Have a passion for haircutting and helping customers look and feel their best.
Have a desire to listen and make a difference through excellent customer service and genuine connections.
Have a team-oriented attitude and a desire to contribute to a positive team culture.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a stylist.
Experience with both men's and women's haircuts.

Responsibilities

Provide haircuts to customers in a busy salon environment.
Listen to customers and provide excellent customer service while building genuine connections.
Contribute to a supportive, team-oriented salon culture.
Work weekend shifts on Saturday, Sunday, or both, with the possibility of picking up additional shifts as available.
Learn and develop haircutting skills through training and coaching.

Benefits

Guaranteed hourly wage and tips.
Productivity pay and incentive-based compensation.
Paid time off may be available at certain locations and may depend on hours worked.
Medical benefits may be available at certain locations and may depend on hours worked.
Flexible part-time schedule with dependable retail hours and potential to pick up additional shifts, subject to availability.
Skill training, one-on-one technical coaching, and ongoing development through Great Clips University.
Steady customer flow, with no need to self-market, pay booth rent, or manage appointments.
Employee discounts on professional salon tools and products.
Team environment with opportunities to grow.
Innovative salon technology, including Online Check-In and the Great Clips app.