Salon Manager

About the role

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of talented stylists and manage day-to-day salon operations
• Deliver haircuts and provide services to customers as needed
• Motivate, develop, and support a team of stylists
• Manage salon technology, scheduling systems, metrics, and reports
• Ensure a high standard of customer experience and team performance
• Adapt to a fast-paced, high-volume environment and solve problems efficiently

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 and organizational skills
• Comfort with technology and salon tools
• A goal-oriented mindset with a focus on team performance and customer experience
• Prior management experience within Great Clips or a similar salon environment

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; 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
• Innovative salon technology (e.g., Online Check-In and the Great Clips App) to streamline operations
• A team environment where stylists help each other succeed
• Consistent income without upselling pressure, commission stress, or competition for walk-ins
• Employee offerings like medical benefits and paid time off (PTO) may be available at certain locations

About the company

As the world's largest salon brand, with over 4,400 locally owned and operated salons across the U.S. and Canada, Great Clips combines strong brand recognition, marketing, and support with a close-knit, team-oriented culture. We're passionate about cutting hair and providing great value for the whole family.

FAQ

• Is this a hands-on leadership role?
  Yes. Salon Managers lead the team, manage salon operations, and deliver haircuts, depending on salon needs.
• Do I need prior salon management experience?
  Previous leadership experience is helpful but not always required. Many Salon Managers are promoted from within after showing strong leadership skills.
• Do Salon Managers cut hair?
  Yes. Salon Managers split their time between salon management responsibilities and providing services to customers. The balance varies by location.
• What training is provided for Salon Managers?
  Salon Managers receive leadership and technical training, along with ongoing support. The LEADS development program provides training in skills needed to guide salon teams and achieve results.