Manager

Drybar Shops; North Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus bonus

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Complimentary and discounted services

Leadership development and career grow

Fun, fast-paced, team-oriented culture

Job summary

Drybar is seeking a hands-on Salon Manager to lead one of our Washington DC, Virginia or Maryland locations. You’ll coach and develop your team while stepping behind the chair to support the business and deliver exceptional service to our guests.

This is a working leadership role requiring an active cosmetology license and proven leadership in a salon or service-based setting. You’ll inspire peak performance, drive guest satisfaction, and cultivate a positive, energetic culture.

Qualifications

• Active cosmetology license required.
• Leadership experience in a salon or service-based environment.
• Proven blowout and styling skills.
• Strong coaching and people development abilities.
• Excellent communication and guest service skills.
• Flexible availability including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Stylists and Bartenders.
• Create an engaging, high-performing team culture.
• Deliver an exceptional guest experience every day.
• Support the team behind the chair during busy periods.
• Oversee daily operations, staffing, scheduling, and shop performance.
• Drive retail sales, memberships, and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership experience in a salon or服务

Blowout & styling skills

Communication & guest service

Coaching & developing others

Flexible evenings & weekends

Education

Active Cosmetology License

Job description

Overview

Salon Manager

Lead. Inspire. Style.

Are you a licensed cosmetologist with leadership experience who loves developing people, delivering exceptional guest experiences, and creating a positive team culture?

Drybar is looking for a hands-on Salon Manager to lead one of our Washington DC, Virginia or Maryland locations. This is a working leadership role, meaning you'll coach and develop your team while stepping behind the chair when needed to support the business and deliver the exceptional service our guests expect.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop a team of Stylists and Bartenders
• Create an engaging, high-performing team culture
• Deliver an exceptional guest experience every day
• Support the team behind the chair during busy periods
• Oversee daily operations, staffing, scheduling, and shop performance
• Drive retail sales, memberships, and operational excellence

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

• Active Cosmetology License
• Leadership experience in a salon or other service-based environment
• Strong blowout and styling skills
• Passion for coaching and developing others
• Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends

Why Drybar?

• Competitive salary plus bonus opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Complimentary and discounted services
• Leadership development and career growth
• Fun, fast-paced, team-oriented culture

Benefits

Compensation & Perks

• We offer a competitive salary range of $50,000- $60,000, thoughtfully aligned with your experience and expertise, plus the opportunity to earn a performance-based bonus tied to salon success and key business metrics.
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Career growth within a scaling, national brand
• Ongoing training and leadership development
• Fun, team-oriented, and high-energy work environment

At Drybar, we focus on one thing and strive to be the best at it.

No Cuts. No Color. Just Blowouts.

Ready to lead, inspire, and make an impact? We'd love to meet you.