Hair Salon Manager

Great Clips; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Bonus opportunities

Ongoing training

Mentorship

Medical benefits may be available

Job summary

Great Clips Rapid City is seeking a licensed cosmetologist to step into a Working Leader role, guiding a team to deliver great haircuts and a welcoming, high‑performing salon culture. You’ll coach teammates, support daily operations, and drive a positive environment while maintaining service excellence.

This hands-on leadership position offers flexible scheduling, benefits, PTO, and opportunities for bonus and ongoing mentorship as you develop your leadership career.

Qualifications

• Licensed cosmetologist or barber with state license requirements.
• Proven leadership ability or readiness to take on full salon responsibility.
• Excellent communication and ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Strong organizational skills to manage day-to-day salon operations.
• Comfort with technology and salon tools for scheduling and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team, coach stylists, and drive a positive salon culture.
• Manage day-to-day salon operations and ensure smooth service delivery.
• Balance management with hands-on services as needed.
• Communicate goals, monitor performance, and support growth.
• Utilize salon tech and reports to track metrics and improve outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Team building

Organizational skills

Education

Cosmetology or Barber License

Tools

Scheduling systems

Salon metrics

Reports

Job description

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.

Whether you’re currently an Assistant Manager or an experienced stylist ready to take on full leadership responsibility, we’d love to connect with you.

Step into a leadership role where your guidance can make a difference every day. As a Working Leader, you’ll encourage your teammates, help create a positive and collaborative salon culture, and support smooth day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate is a dependable communicator who takes initiative, stays positive, and enjoys helping others grow. You’ll receive flexible scheduling, great benefits, PTO, bonus opportunities, ongoing training, mentorship, and continued opportunities to strengthen your leadership career.

Why you’ll love it here

Great Clips salons give Salon Managers the opportunity to do what you love, along with the support, structure, and resources to lead confidently and build a strong team culture:

• 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, and 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
• The opportunity to coach, develop, and motivate a team of stylists
• Clear systems, expectations, and operational support
• Innovative salon technology — like Online Check-In and the Great Clips App — that helps take care of the busy work so you can focus on what you love most: delivering great haircuts
• A team environment where stylists help each other succeed
• Consistent income you can count on — 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.

What you bring to the team

To join a Great Clips salon team as a Salon Manager, you’ll need:

• 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 skills and the desire to motivate, develop, and support a team
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage day-to-day salon operations
• Comfort with technology and salon tools (scheduling systems, metrics, and reports)
• A goal-oriented mindset with a focus on team performance and customer experience
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Who we are

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. Talented teams of skilled professionals, along with convenient hours and a great haircut experience, set us apart in our communities.

FAQ

• Q: Is this a hands‑on leadership role?

A: Yes. Salon Managers lead the team, manage salon operations, and deliver haircuts, depending on salon needs.

• Q: Do I need prior salon management experience?

A: Previous leadership experience is helpful but not always required. Many Salon Managers are promoted from within after showing strong leadership skills.

• Q: Do Salon Managers cut hair?

A: Yes. Salon Managers split their time between salon management responsibilities and providing services to customers. The balance between administrative time and floor time varies by location and reflects the specific needs of the salon.

• Q: What training is provided for Salon Managers?

A: Salon Managers receive leadership and technical training, along with ongoing support to help them confidently lead their teams. The LEADS development program for salon managers provides training in the skills needed to guide salon teams in brand delivery and achieve GREAT results.

Job Ref #: 2025-43332