Licensed Salon Manager

Hair Cuttery Family of Brands•South Brunswick, NJ

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About The Position

Hair Cuttery is seeking a Salon Manager to lead salon growth, profitability, team development, and the guest experience. The manager is described as the salon’s primary driver of business performance and culture, combining leadership with hands-on salon work. The role includes performing services and modeling established hair guides while coaching and mentoring Salon Professionals. The manager builds and develops a team, recruits stylists, partners with local beauty schools, and supports associates’ career growth using the IGROW model. The position uses performance data and digital tools, including the Stylist App and Zenoti, to support sales goals, schedule utilization, and salon reputation. The manager also maintains a safe, clean, and inspiring salon environment in accordance with State Board and OSHA standards. The standard schedule is 40 hours per week, five days of eight hours. The role requires standing, walking, and performing repetitive salon motions during shifts, as well as working around salon chemicals, scents, and fumes. Pay is based on performance and may grow through service and retail commissions and tips. Hair Cuttery offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), life insurance, and PTO/vacation. The position reports to a District Leader.

Requirements

Must have a cosmetology license in the state where applying.
Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Basic math skills for cash and inventory tasks.
Ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive salon motions throughout shifts.
Ability to work in a salon environment with exposure to hair chemicals, scents, and fumes.
Commitment to attending required training and events.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 12 months in a prior leadership role is preferred.
Experience motivating a team and handling difficult conversations.
Comfort managing payroll percentages and analyzing performance scorecards.
Strong communication skills for individual development meetings and internal social channels.

Responsibilities

Recruit stylists, partner with local beauty schools, and build a salon team.
Lead by example in providing salon services and delivering a strong guest experience.
Use data and digital tools, including the Stylist App and Zenoti, to pursue sales goals, maximize schedules, and improve salon reputation.
Coach and mentor associates using the IGROW model to support career development.
Maintain a safe, clean, and inspiring salon environment in accordance with State Board and OSHA standards.
Manage salon growth, profitability, team performance, and culture.
Attend required training and events.