Salon Manager

Great Clips•Santa Clara, CA

81d•Onsite

About The Position

Join your locally owned Great Clips® salon team and step into a leadership role where you can make a real impact. If you’re a licensed stylist who enjoys coaching others, building strong teams, and helping a salon run at its best, this could be the next step in your career. Whether you’re currently an Assistant Manager or an experienced stylist ready to take on full leadership responsibility, we’d love to connect with you. Ready to Lead? Join Our Great Clips Team! Take the next step in your career as a Salon Manager. Continue doing what you love behind the chair while leading and supporting a great team in a fun, fast-paced salon. Earn $24–$27 per hour in base pay, with many managers earning $40+ per hour including tips and bonuses. Grow your career with a team that values your leadership and success. Apply today! Great Clips salons give Salon Managers the opportunity to do what you love, along with the support, structure, and resources to lead confidently and build a strong team culture: Great, reliable hourly wage plus tips, Flexible scheduling with dependable retail hours, Job stability and a steady flow of customers driven by the marketing of the largest hair salon brand in the world — no self-marketing to find clients, booth rent or hidden fees, and no appointments required, Potential for recognition for great performance and team success, Exclusive discounts on professional salon tools and products, Leadership and technical training to help you grow your skills, the team, and the salon, The opportunity to coach, develop, and motivate a team of stylists, Clear systems, expectations, and operational support, Innovative salon technology — like Online Check-In and the Great Clips App — that helps take care of the busy work so you can focus on what you love most: delivering great haircuts, A team environment where stylists help each other succeed, Consistent income you can count on — without upselling pressure, commission stress, or competition for walk-ins, Employee offerings like medical benefits and paid time off (PTO) may be available at certain locations.

Requirements

A valid Cosmetology and/or Barber License (requirements vary by state/province)
Strong technical haircutting skills and the ability to help others grow their skills and confidence
Proven leadership ability or readiness to take on full salon responsibility
Excellent communication skills and the 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 (scheduling systems, metrics, and reports)
A goal-oriented mindset with a focus 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.

Responsibilities

Lead the team, manage salon operations, and deliver haircuts, depending on salon needs.
Coach, develop, and motivate a team of stylists.
Manage day-to-day salon operations.
Focus on team performance and customer experience.