Licensed Salon Manager

Sport Clips, Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Flexible scheduling

Career growth

Ongoing training

Job summary

Sport Clips Haircuts of Wanamaker Crossing in Topeka, KS is hiring a Salon Manager to lead a high-performing men’s and boys’ salon. You will oversee daily operations, support and develop stylists, and create a positive, team-focused culture while running the business with confidence and integrity.

As a licensed cosmetologist or barber, you’ll manage scheduling, inventory, and client experience, coach staff, and drive profitability with brand standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead daily salon operations—scheduling, inventory, and POS—to deliver a consistent, legendary client experience.
• Hire, coach, and onboard stylists while fostering teamwork and growth.
• Oversee product ordering and merchandising to support profitability and brand standards.
• Provide hands-on service excellence and ensure a clean, professional environment.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team coaching

Operations management

Scheduling

Education

Cosmetology license or barber license (KS)

Job description

Sport Clips Haircuts of Wanamaker Crossing in Topekais 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 $31 - $38per hour, including hourly pay, tips, and performance bonuses - with unlimited earning potential.

Not Quite Ready for a Manager role? We've got you covered. We offer a comprehensive Manager-in-Training program. Licensed stylists who are not yet ready for a Salon Manager role can apply to our Manager-in-Training program, which provides hands‑on leadership development in scheduling, inventory, customer service, and salon operations. We're always looking for future leaders who want to grow with us.

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

• Paid time off
• Instant walk-in clientele
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 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 Kansascosmetology 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:

1227 SW Wanamaker Rd
Topeka, KS 66604