Licensed Salon Manager - Lead, Coach & Cut Hair

Great Clips; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Tool Reimbursement

Health Insurance w/Employer Contrib.

Free Teledoc Access For You & Your Fam

401K w/Employer Match

So Much More!

Job summary

Great Clips is seeking a Licensed Salon Manager for its Lorain, OH location. The role emphasizes hands-on hair cutting, leadership of the salon team, and ensuring smooth salon operations while delivering quality haircuts.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, maintaining high service standards, and leveraging Great Clips technology to support daily workflows. A valid cosmetology/barber license is required along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• A valid Cosmetology and/or Barber License (state/province varies).
• Strong technical haircutting skills and ability to coach others.
• Proven leadership ability or readiness to lead a salon.
• Excellent communication skills to motivate and develop a team.
• Strong organizational skills for day-to-day salon operations.
• Comfort with technology and salon tools, including scheduling systems and metrics.
• Goal-oriented mindset focused on team performance and customer experience.
• Adaptability and problem-solving in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Behind the Chair: spend 90% of time cutting & styling hair.
• Lead the Way: train new members and keep the salon running smoothly.

Skills

Cosmetology license/Barber license

Leadership ability

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Technical haircutting

Technology aptitude

Problem solving

Customer service focus

Tools

Scheduling systems

Salon tools

Job description

Great Clips is seeking a Licensed Salon Manager for its Lorain, OH location. The role emphasizes hands-on hair cutting, leadership of the salon team, and ensuring smooth salon operations while delivering quality haircuts.

Responsibilities include coaching staff, maintaining high service standards, and leveraging Great Clips technology to support daily workflows. A valid cosmetology/barber license is required along with strong leadership and communication skills.