Salon Manager
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. Your 2026 main character arc involves leading a top-tier salon team as our new Salon Manager in Covington. We are looking for a WA licensed cosmetologist or barber with serious leadership experience who is ready to manage a busy floor. With a base wage of $22–$26, potentially earn $40–$50+/hr including tips, bonuses.
Requirements
- WA licensed cosmetologist or barber
- Valid Cosmetology and/or Barber License (requirements vary by state/province)
- Strong technical haircutting skills
- Proven leadership ability or readiness to take on full salon responsibility
- Excellent communication skills
- 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.
- Available for evening/weekend energy
Responsibilities
- Lead a top-tier salon team
- Manage a busy floor
- Coach, develop, and motivate a team of stylists
- Manage salon operations
- Deliver haircuts, depending on salon needs
- Provide services to customers
- Guide salon teams in brand delivery and achieve GREAT results
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- 401(k) with a match
- PTO and vacation time
- Flexible scheduling with dependable retail hours
- Job stability and a steady flow of customers
- Potential for recognition for great performance and team success
- Exclusive discounts on professional salon tools and products
- Leadership and technical training
- Clear systems, expectations, and operational support
- Innovative salon technology
- 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
- Medical benefits may be available at certain locations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
