Shop Manager / Lead Stylist — Drybar Charlottesville

Drybar Shops • Charlottesville, VA

14d

About The Position

Shop Manager / Lead Stylist — Drybar Charlottesville
Full-Time | Leadership Role | On the Floor + Building the Business
Do you love hair and love building something that wins?
Do you get excited by coaching a team, driving performance, and seeing the score change because of your leadership?
Drybar Charlottesville is hiring a Shop Manager / Lead Stylist to lead, grow, and elevate our shop in one of the most dynamic college towns in the country.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a shop that’s already established — but still early enough for you to shape the culture, build the business, and make your mark.
💛 Why This Role Is Different
Charlottesville is a growth market with incredible potential.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
Build a high-performing team and culture
Create momentum in a growth market
Drive real business results — not just manage shifts
Make your mark in a highly visible location
If you’ve ever wanted to run a shop like it’s your own, this is it.
💛 What You’ll Love About This Role
You’ll still do hair (this is not a desk job)
You’ll run the shop day-to-day with real ownership
You’ll coach, inspire, and develop a team
You’ll drive results and see the score change because of your leadership
You’ll grow within a multi-unit, expanding franchise group
💛 You’re Not Doing This Alone
This isn’t a solo act — it’s a team sport.
You’ll be backed by:
A Shop Educator (your partner in training + quality)
A Client Relations Manager (driving hospitality + sales at the front)
A District Manager + Multi-Unit Team (coaching, strategy, and support)
👉 Translation: you get to focus on leading, coaching, and growing the business — not just surviving the day.
The Mission
As Shop Manager, you are responsible for:
Running smooth, high-energy daily operations
Driving the business forward through leadership, coaching, and execution

Requirements

• Active cosmetology license (required)
• Leadership experience preferred (assistant manager, lead stylist, educator, etc.)
• Strong communication and coaching skills
• Comfortable with goals, metrics, and accountability
• Positive, steady, solutions-oriented leader
• Passion for both service excellence and business results

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and set the tone for the team
• Coach stylists and front desk on service, sales, and productivity
• Own and drive KPIs: client count, revenue, add-ons, memberships, retail, labor
• Build weekly plans and execute to hit goals
• Deliver Drybar services and lead from the chair
• Maintain brand standards, scheduling, and shop operations

Benefits

• Competitive base pay + tips
• Leadership / KPI bonus opportunities
• Service, membership + retail commissions
• Growth path within a multi-unit organization
• Paid time off
• Health insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees