Assistant GM - Barber/Stylist Leader

Scissors & Scotch Careers

Parker (CO)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Scissors & Scotch is a stylish barbershop and bar where managers lead with warmth and precision. The Assistant General Manager – Barber / Stylist Leader will cut hair (about 32 hours weekly) and also steer daily operations, scheduling, and team development when the GM is away.

This growth leadership role blends hands-on cutting with people leadership in a premium setting. You’ll build a strong culture, manage inventory, and ensure top‑notch client experiences while positioning yourself for

Qualifications

Licensed barber or cosmetologist.
Experience leading or supervising a team.
Experience in a high-end barber shop or salon.
Managing scheduling and inventory.
Strong customer service and leadership.

Responsibilities

Lead the shop in the GM’s absence and on schedule.
Cut hair approximately 32 hours per week.
Assist GM with daily operations including scheduling and training.
Keep shop clean, stocked, and presentable with product inventory.
Drive shop culture and coordinate team activities.
Serve as liaison between team and management.
Ensure every client leaves satisfied with leadership and problem-solving.
Allocate 2–5 hours weekly to managerial/admin tasks atop cutting hours.

Skills

Good person

Leadership mindset

Haircut expertise

Client relationship

People leadership

Education

Licensed barber or cosmetologist

Tools

POS system

Job description

Assistant General Manager – Barber / Stylist Leader

Scissors & Scotch is a barbershop and bar. It’s upscale but not uptight. S&S caters to clients from all walks of life looking for an amazing haircut plus that “Cheers” experience where everyone knows their name. This is a growth leadership role. You’ll still be behind the chair doing what you love (about 32 hours a week cutting), but you’re also the person we lean on to run the shop when the General Manager isn’t there. If you’re a great barber or stylist who’s ready to lead, build a team, and grow into bigger things, keep reading. If you just want to cut and clock out, that’s totally fine, but this isn’t the role for you.

These Are The Requirements For This Position

You’re a good person
We live by our Core Principles. The first one is Do The Right Thing. It’s simple but it weeds out jerks. We don’t want jerks and neither should you. If you’re a jerk, don’t apply.
You can actually cut hair
This is a barber/stylist role first. You’ll spend the bulk of your week (around 32 hours) behind the chair, licensed and doing great work. Leadership is on top of that, not instead of it.
You want to lead, not just be the boss
You’ll be the leader in the room when the GM is out. That means owning the culture, keeping standards high, and making calls in the moment. People should be glad you’re the one running the floor, not counting down until the GM is back.
You LOVE meeting, talking to, and connecting with people

Your clients love you and so does the team. The more you make people feel special, solve problems, and set the tone, the better this whole shop runs.

You can work a computer better than your parents

Scheduling, inventory, our POS, team communication. If opening the browser requires you to ask for help, this isn’t a great fit.

You want to work in an upscale environment

This is not the place to wear pajama bottoms to work. We deal with successful and awesome clients. Our team is also successful and awesome. There is no room for sloppiness, laziness, or showing up to work in last night’s dirty clothes.

You want to grow personally

This is the launch pad, not the ceiling. AGM is where you sharpen your leadership, learn the business side, and set yourself up for General Manager and beyond. Our goal is to make you far more skilled and marketable for wherever life takes you. And if you want to build a long career here? Even better.

You like winning

This is not a job mindlessly cutting chicken in the back of a restaurant. Only successful shops can create real growth opportunities for their people. So we set goals, celebrate wins, and actually enjoy working toward something. No airpods, no hiding in the back of house.

What You’ll Own As AGM

Being the leader in the shop whenever the GM isn’t: this position will often require evenings, weekend days, and the busy stretches
Cutting hair as your primary role (about 32 hours a week behind the chair)
Assisting the GM with daily operations: scheduling, training, and oversight of the team
Keeping the shop clean, stocked, and looking sharp, including product inventory and presentation
Driving culture: planning and running the team activities that make this a place people want to work
Being the liaison between the team and management: hearing concerns, solving what you can, and escalating what you can’t
Making sure every client walks out happy through active leadership and quick problem-solving
2 to 5 hours a week of managerial/admin work on top of your cutting hours

Ideal Experience

You’ll need to be a licensed barber or cosmetologist. Experience in one or more of the following is a plus:

Leading or supervising a team
High-end barbershop or salon
Luxury hospitality or service
Training or mentoring other stylists/barbers
Membership-based or upscale service businesses
Managing schedules, inventory, or shop operations

How It Works

Full-time role, minimum 36 hours per week (about 32 cutting, 2 to 5 on leadership/admin)
Your schedule is built to guarantee leadership coverage when the GM is out
Selection is through a panel interview with shop leadership
New AGMs get hands‑on manager training in the first month, with ongoing coaching along your growth path
The role is reviewed once a year so you can keep growing, or step down amicably if it’s not the right fit anymore

Benefits