Hair Salon Manager or Hair Designer - Licensed Cosmetologist

About the role

SmartStyle Salon, conveniently located inside Walmart, is a premier salon offering high-quality hair services. Our team of passionate and talented professional hairstylists is dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences to our clients. A haircut is not just a haircut with us — it's an experience, whether you're giving a client a haircut, color and highlights, waxing, or one of our specialty services. It's your skill matched with our proprietary tools and techniques that will set you up for success. Franchise owner Requis Inc. is one of the largest and most loved salon franchises in the US with over 500 employees nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional leadership and guest service
• Understand guest needs and provide quality consultations
• Perform requested services in an efficient and professional manner

Qualifications

• Current cosmetology or barber license as required by state regulations
• Desire to lead a salon
• Tech-savvy with ability to perform administrative tasks (including closing out the system at end of day)
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills

Physical requirements

• Good eyesight: close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus to observe guest's hair
• Standing, lifting, and reaching for extended periods
• Comfortable with lifting, bending, and repetitive movements; occasionally lifting 10–25 lbs
• Comfortable working with chemicals and fragrances used in treatments

Benefits

• 50% service commissions from day one
• Monthly and yearly bonuses
• Weekly leadership calls with District Leader and direct collaboration with corporate staff via Slack
• Excellent product commissions
• Family-oriented, fun culture
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan
• Employee discounts
• Employee referral bonus ($250)
• Incentives and recognition for performance
• Monthly and weekly contests, monthly goal pizza parties
• New promotions monthly
• Yearly awards and service pins
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Paid trips to out-of-state shows for selected candidates
• Unlimited career advancement: leadership and instructor opportunities (including domestic trips for design artistic team)
• Monthly newsletters and webinars
• Online reservations and paperless onboarding
• Strong leadership support
• Ongoing training and career advancement
• Learn latest trends and advanced skills
• Tips paid daily

Pay

Managers make up to $40/hour + tips (includes all forms of compensation).

Schedule

Flexible schedules available.

About the company

Requis Salons is an independently owned and operated Regis franchisee with salons across multiple states, proudly operating the SmartStyle, Supercuts, and Cost Cutters brands. Learn more at requissalons.com.