Licensed Salon Manager

Hair Cuttery Family of Brands•Harrisonburg, VA

19d

About The Position

Hair Cuttery is hiring a Salon Manager to lead salon growth, profitability, team development, and workplace culture. The manager leads by example while performing salon services, mentoring Salon Professionals, and creating a positive guest experience. The role uses business data and digital tools, including the Stylist App and Zenoti, to support sales, scheduling, and salon reputation. The manager also ensures the salon is safe, clean, and inspiring, and follows State Board and OSHA standards. The position requires a state cosmetology license, authorization to work in the United States, basic math skills, and attendance at required training and events. Standard availability is 40 hours per week across five eight-hour days. The role involves standing, walking, repetitive salon motions, and working around salon chemicals, scents, and fumes. Prior leadership experience of at least 12 months is preferred. The manager reports to a District Leader. Compensation is performance-based and may include service and retail commissions and tips; all compensation meets wage law requirements. Hair Cuttery offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), life insurance, and PTO/vacation, among other benefits.

Requirements

Must hold a cosmetology license in the state of application.
Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Basic math skills for cash and inventory.
Must attend all required training and events.
Physical stamina to stand, walk, and perform repetitive salon motions throughout the shift; dexterity is required.
Must be comfortable working around salon chemicals, scents, and fumes.

Nice To Haves

At least 12 months of prior leadership experience is preferred.
Experience motivating teams, handling difficult conversations, and maintaining morale during busy periods.
Comfort managing payroll percentages and analyzing performance scorecards.

Responsibilities

Recruit stylists, partner with local beauty schools, and build a salon team.
Lead by example in providing salon services and delivering a positive guest experience.
Use data and digital tools, including the Stylist App and Zenoti, to meet sales goals, optimize schedules, and improve the salon’s reputation.
Mentor associates using the IGROW model and support their career development.
Maintain a safe, clean, and inspiring salon environment in accordance with State Board and OSHA standards.
Motivate the team and handle challenging conversations constructively.
Manage payroll percentages and analyze performance scorecards.
Perform salon services and model established hair guides.
Communicate through one-on-one Personal Development Meetings and internal social channels.
Attend required training and events.