Salon Manager

Great Clips • Defiance, OH

15d • 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. We’re looking for experienced salon leaders who love developing people and driving results. As a Salon Manager, you’ll guide a team of talented stylists, manage day-to-day operations, and ensure every guest leaves feeling confident and cared for. To be considered, you must have prior management experience within Great Clips or a similar salon environment. For experienced leaders who build strong teams and stronger guest relationships.

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
• Prior management experience within Great Clips or a similar salon environment

Nice To Haves

• Previous leadership experience is helpful but not always required. Many Salon Managers are promoted from within after showing strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide a team of talented stylists
• Manage day-to-day operations
• Ensure every guest leaves feeling confident and cared for
• Lead the team
• Deliver haircuts, depending on salon needs
• Split their time between salon management responsibilities and providing services to customers
• Coach, develop, and motivate a team of stylists
• Manage salon operations
• Provide services to customers

Benefits

• 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
• 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
• 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