Salon Manager

Great Clips • Bolingbrook, IL

22d • 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. Salon Managers lead the team, manage salon operations, and deliver haircuts, depending on salon needs. Salon Managers split their time between salon management responsibilities and providing services to customers. The balance between administrative time and floor time varies by location and reflects the specific needs of the salon.

Requirements

• Current Cosmetology or Barber License required
• 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
• A valid Cosmetology and/or Barber License (requirements vary by state/province)

Nice To Haves

• Previous leadership experience is helpful but not always required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team
• Coach stylists
• Grow your salon
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience
• Manage salon operations
• Deliver haircuts
• Coach, develop, and motivate a team of stylists
• Guide salon teams in brand delivery and achieve GREAT results

Benefits

• PTO
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Match
• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Training
• Career Growth
• Exclusive discounts on professional salon tools and products
• Leadership and technical training
• Clear systems, expectations, and operational support
• Innovative salon technology — like Online Check-In and the Great Clips App
• Medical benefits and paid time off (PTO) may be available at certain locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED