Shop Manager | Cosmetologist

Drybar Shops•Sarasota, FL

39d

About The Position

Drybar Sarasota Midtown — Shop Manager Lead. Inspire. Grow.Are you a Florida-licensed cosmetologist with management experience who’s ready to step fully into leadership? Drybar Sarasota Midtown is seeking a confident, people-first Shop Manager to lead operations, drive performance, and build an exceptional team culture in a fast-paced, service-focused environment. What makes this role different: You’ll work with local, hands-on ownership who are invested in the success of the shop and the people inside it. This isn’t a distant corporate structure—you’ll have direct access to ownership, a real voice in goal-setting and strategy, and the autonomy to lead day-to-day operations with meaningful support when needed. At Drybar®, our philosophy is simple: Focus on one thing and be the best at it. No cuts. No color. Just blowouts®. This role is ideal for a salon leader who loves developing people, driving results, and partnering with ownership to grow a high-performing business—without sacrificing culture or creativity.

Requirements

Active Florida Cosmetology License
Proven management experience (salon manager, operations manager, sales manager, or similar leadership role)
Strong understanding of salon operations, team leadership, and performance management
Comfortable balancing leadership responsibilities with a regular behind-the-chair schedule (approximately 20 hours/week)
Inspires a “WE, not I” team mentality, building trust, collaboration, and shared success
Self-starter with high accountability; ownership support is provided, but you’re confident leading independently
Organized, strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills
Comfortable setting expectations, delegating, and holding teams accountable
Customer-service driven with a calm, solutions-focused mindset
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Confident trainer, coach, and motivator
Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Nice To Haves

Mindbody software experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Optimize labor and proactively manage staffing schedules
Drive revenue through coaching, real-time feedback, and leading by example
Uphold Drybar operational, brand, and service standards
Support Shift Leads (as applicable) and provide hands-on leadership
Monitor KPIs and make real-time adjustments
Partner with the Shop Educator to support stylist performance and standards
Perform services behind the chair as an active stylist (approximately 15-20 hours/week) and model Drybar service excellence
Prepare timecards
Review and submit payroll reports to ownership prior to bi-weekly payroll processing
Recognize team wins and review shop goals
Meet with Ownership and Leadership to align priorities
Submit reports, resolve discrepancies, and ensure compliance
Foster engagement through team shoutouts and communication
Align with the Shop Educator on staffing needs and performance trends
Collaborate with the Shop Educator on mandatory trainings and performance check-ins
Manage scheduling strategy to optimize performance and minimize labor waste
Coordinate shop events, contests, and hiring initiatives
Partner with Leadership on strategy, team development, and operational improvements
Drive recruitment, onboarding, and compliance
Hire, coach, train, and manage Front Desk Associates (“Bartenders”)
Support stylist development alongside the Shop Educator
Execute product launches, marketing standards, and service excellence
Build a growth-focused, inclusive, and high-performing team culture