Salon Leader

SmartStyle Hair Salon • Lima, IL

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About The Position

SmartStyle, operated by American Salon Group LLC., is seeking a licensed Salon Leader to lead a salon team, grow the business, and provide exceptional guest experiences. This is a hands-on leadership role: the Salon Leader works behind the chair and provides hair services while managing the team and salon operations. The balance between administrative responsibilities and time serving clients varies by location and salon needs.

The role includes coaching and developing team members, offering client consultations and retail recommendations, managing scheduling, inventory, and reporting, and supporting the salon’s success through effective operations and a strong guest experience. Leadership and technical training and ongoing support are provided.

Requirements

• Active, valid cosmetology license.
• Strong leadership and salon experience.
• Passion for beauty, artistry, and results.
• Good communication and time-management skills.
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends.
• Physical ability to stand, bend, lift up to 25 lbs., and work with fragrances and chemicals.

Nice To Haves

• Previous leadership experience is helpful but not always required.

Responsibilities

• Work behind the chair, demonstrating service skills and leadership.
• Motivate and coach the team to meet goals.
• Provide client consultations and retail recommendations.
• Manage salon operations, including scheduling, inventory, and reporting.
• Hire, train, and develop a high-performing team.
• Drive salon success through effective operations and a strong guest experience.
• Provide hair services to customers as needed.

Benefits

• Weekly paychecks.
• Daily tips via Pay Card.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Up to three weeks of PTO.
• Employee discounts, incentives, and recognition programs.
• Leadership and technical training, with ongoing support.

What This Job Offers

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