Licensed Salon Manager

Sport Clips, Inc.; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free mental health benefit

Competitive benefits package

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Sport Clips Haircuts of Hodgkins seeks a Salon Manager to lead a high-performing men’s and boys’ hair salon, ideal for a licensed cosmetologist or barber who enjoys hair cutting, coaching teams, managing salon operations, and delivering a consistent, high-quality customer experience.

As Salon Manager, you will oversee daily operations, support and develop stylists, and foster a positive, team-focused salon culture while running the business with confidence and integrity.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois cosmetology or barber license required.
• Management experience in salon, spa, retail, or store settings preferred.
• Passion for delivering exceptional haircuts to clients.
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced salon environment.
• Flexible availability including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily salon operations—scheduling, inventory, POS—to deliver a legendary client experience.
• Hire, coach, and onboard stylists while fostering teamwork and growth.
• Oversee product ordering, inventory, and merchandising to support profitability and brand standards.
• Provide MVP haircuts, lead by example, and maintain a clean, professional environment.
• Support payroll and administrative needs while ensuring licensing and safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Team coaching

Education

Illinois cosmetology license

Barber license

Job description

Sport Clips Haircuts of Hodgkins is hiring a Salon Manager to lead a high-performing men’s and boys’ hair salon. This role is ideal for a licensed cosmetologist or barber who enjoys hair cutting, coaching teams, managing salon operations, and delivering a consistent, high-quality customer experience.

As Salon Manager, you will oversee daily operations, support and develop stylists, and create a positive, team-focused salon culture while running the business with confidence and integrity.

Managers typically earn $27-$35 per hour, including hourly pay, tips, and performance bonuses.

What a Salon Manager does at Sport Clips

• Lead with Ownership: Manage daily salon operations—scheduling, inventory, and POS—to deliver a consistent, legendary client experience.
• Build a Winning Team: Hire, coach, and onboard stylists while fostering teamwork, accountability, and growth.
• Run It Like a Business: Oversee product ordering, inventory, and merchandising to support profitability and brand standards.
• Set the Service Standard: Provide exceptional MVP haircuts, lead by example giving hands-on service to customers, resolve concerns, and maintain a clean, professional environment.
• Operate with Integrity: Support payroll and administrative needs while ensuring full compliance with licensing, safety, and company policies.

Why work as a Salon Manager at Sport Clips

• Instant walk-in clientele
• Free mental health benefit and competitive benefits package
• Flexible scheduling to support work‑life balance
• Career growth into multi‑unit and leadership roles
• Paid, ongoing industry‑leading training
• Supportive, fun, team‑oriented salon culture
• Nationally recognized for career growth, diversity, and leadership

Salon Manager requirements

• Active ILLINOIS cosmetology license or barber license
• Management experience preferred, including salon, spa, retail, or store management
• Love for providing exceptional haircuts to clients
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced salon environment
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends

Location Information:

9270 Joliet Rd, Suite 700
Hodgkins, IL 60525