Salon Manager

About the Role

Join a locally owned Great Clips® salon team and step into a hands-on leadership role where you can inspire stylists, support growth, and help the salon run at its best. Whether you're an Assistant Manager or an experienced stylist ready for full leadership responsibility, this role offers the opportunity to build a team and create a salon where clients and employees love to be.

What We Offer

• $30+ average hourly earnings
• Tips and performance bonuses
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Leadership training
• Insurance options (available at certain locations)
• Supportive management team
• Great, reliable hourly wage plus tips
• Job stability and a steady flow of customers driven by the largest hair salon brand in the world
• No self-marketing, 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
• Technical training to grow your skills, the team, and the salon
• Clear systems, expectations, and operational support
• Innovative salon technology (e.g., Online Check-In and the Great Clips App)
• A team environment where stylists help each other succeed
• Consistent income without upselling pressure or commission stress

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day salon operations
• Deliver haircuts and provide services to customers
• Coach, develop, and motivate a team of stylists
• Build and maintain a strong team culture
• Manage scheduling systems, metrics, and reports
• Focus on team performance and customer experience
• Solve problems in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

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
• Proven leadership ability or readiness to take on full salon responsibility
• Excellent communication skills and a desire to motivate and support a team
• Strong organizational skills to manage salon operations
• Comfort with technology and salon tools (e.g., scheduling systems, metrics)
• A goal-oriented mindset with a focus on team performance
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills

About Us

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.