Salon Management Team – SmartStyle Fairbanks

SmartStyle; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation time

Job summary

SmartStyle in Fairbanks, AK is seeking a creative salon leader to manage a busy full-service team. You’ll guide daily operations, mentor stylists, and foster client satisfaction in a welcoming environment.

Active cosmetology or barber license is required, plus a passion for hair trends and mentoring. Experience in leadership or another industry helps you thrive with our supportive ownership team.

Qualifications

• Active cosmetology or barber license.
• Love for hair trends and creative artistry.
• Leadership experience or from another industry.
• Positive, growth mindset with mentoring passion.

Responsibilities

• Lead a welcoming salon with top-notch service.
• Manage daily operations and drive performance.
• Coach and mentor stylists to develop skills.
• Set goals, oversee community outreach with ownership.
• Maintain a clean, compliant salon environment.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Team management

Customer service

Creative artistry

Education

Cosmetology or barber license

Job description

Fairbanks, we're looking for a creative salon leader! Our busy, full-service SmartStyle needs a manager who loves great hair, happy clients, and helping a team thrive.

Haven't managed a salon before? That's okay. If you're an experienced stylist ready to grow, our general management team is ready to teach you and excited to help you take the next step in your career.

Why you'll love working with us

• Earn great wages, along with tips and commission. Effective hourly wage can be $30-$60/hour or more, which includes wages, tips, and commissions. Motivated managers can earn upwards of $80,000 per year!
• Enjoy medical, dental, and vision-care benefits -- along with paid sick leave and vacation time -- so you can look and feel your best while developing your career.
• Loyal clients keeping you busy from day one
• Daily one-on-one coaching from our experienced leadership team
• Paid trainings and nationally recognized education
• Every kind of service, from quick cuts to complex color
• Supportive family owners who put customers and employees first. We're 100% family owned, and every voice matters.

What you'll lead

• A welcoming salon with top-notch service
• A motivated, supported team
• Training and mentoring for your stylists
• Goals, daily operations, and community outreach, in partnership with ownership
• A clean, compliant salon

You'll need

• An active cosmetology or barber license (or reciprocal)
• A love for hair trends and creative artistry
• Leadership experience, even from another industry
• A positive, growth mindset and a passion for mentoring

Ready to lead in Fairbanks?

Thinking about relocating? We have salons in WA, OR, ID, MT, and AK. Email [e-mail] for details.