Salon Manager

Great Clips; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401(k) with match

PTO

Medical benefits

Discounts on products/tools

Leadership training

Job summary

Great Clips in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Salon Manager to lead a top-tier salon team on a busy floor and deliver great haircuts.

You must hold a WA cosmetologist or barber license, demonstrate proven leadership, and coach others. Base wage is $24–$26/hr with the potential to earn $45–$55+/hr including tips; weekly pay, a 401(k) with match, and PTO help you live your best life inside and outside the salon.

Qualifications

• WA cosmetologist or barber license required.
• Proven leadership ability or readiness to take on full salon responsibility.
• Excellent communication skills and the desire to motivate, develop, and support a team.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage day-to-day salon operations.
• Comfort with technology and salon tools (scheduling systems, metrics, and reports).
• Goal-oriented mindset with a focus on team performance and customer experience.
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a busy salon floor and coach a team of stylists.
• Foster a positive, high-performing team culture and ensure great guest experiences.
• Balance management duties with hands-on styling as needed.
• Drive operational excellence and ensure consistent service quality.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Team coaching

Tech-savvy

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

WA Cosmetologist/Barber license

Tools

Scheduling systems

Salon metrics & reports

Job description

You\u2019ve got passion. Make it work for you.

Lincoln Street 1251 Lincoln St Bellingham, Washington

Whether you\u2019re currently an Assistant Manager or an experienced stylist ready to take on full leadership responsibility, we\u2019d love to connect with you.

Your 2026 main character arc involves leading a top-tier salon team as our new Salon Manager in Bellingham!!

We are looking for a WA licensed cosmetologist or barber with serious leadership experience who is ready to manage a busy floor. With a base wage of $24–$26, potentially earn $45–$55+/hr including tips, bonuses.

Featuring weekly pay, a 401(k) with a match, and PTO and vacation time to make sure you\u2019re living your best life inside and outside the salon. We prefer a leader who is available for evening/weekend energy. If you have the passion to lead, apply today!

Join your locally owned Great Clips® salon team and step into a leadership role where you can make a real impact. If you\u2019re a licensed stylist who enjoys coaching others, building strong teams, and helping a salon run at its best, this could be the next step in your career.

Whether you\u2019re currently an Assistant Manager or an experienced stylist ready to take on full leadership responsibility, we\u2019d love to connect with you.

Your 2026 main character arc involves leading a top-tier salon team as our new Salon Manager in Bellingham!!

We are looking for a WA licensed cosmetologist or barber with serious leadership experience who is ready to manage a busy floor. With a base wage of $24–$26, potentially earn $45–$55+/hr including tips, bonuses.

Featuring weekly pay, a 401(k) with a match, and PTO and vacation time to make sure you\u2019re living your best life inside and outside the salon. We prefer a leader who is available for evening/weekend energy. If you have the passion to lead, apply today!

Why you\u2019ll love it here

Great Clips salons give Salon Managers the opportunity to do what you love, along with the support, structure, and resources to lead confidently and build a strong team culture:

• Great, reliable hourly wage plus tips
• Flexible scheduling with dependable retail hours
• Job stability and a steady flow of customers driven by the marketing of the largest hair salon brand in the world — no self-marketing to find clients, booth rent or hidden fees, and no appointments required
• Potential for recognition for great performance and team success
• Exclusive discounts on professional salon tools and products
• Leadership and technical training to help you grow your skills, the team, and the salon
• The opportunity to coach, develop, and motivate a team of stylists
• Clear systems, expectations, and operational support
• Innovative salon technology — like Online Check-In and the Great Clips App — that helps take care of the busy work so you can focus on what you love most: delivering great haircuts
• A team environment where stylists help each other succeed
• Consistent income you can count on — without upselling pressure, commission stress, or competition for walk-ins

Employee offerings like medical benefits and paid time off (PTO) may be available at certain locations.

What you bring to the team

To join a Great Clips salon team as a Salon Manager, you\u2019ll need:

• A valid Cosmetology and/or Barber License (requirements vary by state/province)
• Strong technical haircutting skills and the ability to help others grow their skills and confidence
• Proven leadership ability or readiness to take on full salon responsibility
• Excellent communication skills and the desire to motivate, develop, and support a team
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage day-to-day salon operations
• Comfort with technology and salon tools (scheduling systems, metrics, and reports)
• A goal-oriented mindset with a focus on team performance and customer experience
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Who we are

As the world\u2019s largest salon brand, with over 4,400 locally owned and operated salons across the U.S. and Canada, Great Clips combines strong brand recognition, marketing, and support with a close-knit, team-oriented culture. We\u2019re passionate about cutting hair and providing great value for the whole family. Talented teams of skilled professionals, along with convenient hours and a great haircut experience, set us apart in our communities.

FAQ

• Q: Is this a hands-on leadership role?
• A: Yes. Salon Managers lead the team, manage salon operations, and deliver haircuts, depending on salon needs.
• Q: Do I need prior salon management experience?
• A: Previous leadership experience is helpful but not always required. Many Salon Managers are promoted from within after showing strong leadership skills.
• Q: Do Salon Managers cut hair?
• A: Yes. Salon Managers split their time between salon management responsibilities and providing services to customers. The balance between administrative time and floor time varies by location and reflects the specific needs of the salon.
• Q: What training is provided for Salon Managers?
• A: Salon Managers receive leadership and technical training, along with ongoing support to help them confidently lead their teams. The LEADS development program for salon managers provides training in the skills needed to guide salon teams in brand delivery and achieve GREAT results.

All Great Clips® salons are independently owned and operated by third-party franchisees. Franchisees, not Great Clips, Inc., are responsible for all hiring and personnel matters at their individual salons.

“Great Clips\u00ae salons offer the training, and the customers are already there. It\u2019s a guaranteed way to start making money right away.”

You\u2019ve got talent. Make it work for you.

As a Great Clips® salon stylist, you\u2019ll be part of a team that feels like family. And with a built-in customer base, you\u2019ll start helping others on day one. So, if connecting with people is your thing, it\u2019s time to connect with a Great Clips® salon.

SALON CAREERS - WHAT TO EXPECT

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Structures

Get paid to do what you love

Immediate
Customer Base

Start cutting hair sooner

Ongoing
Development

Learn the latest trends and advanced skills

Schedule
Flexibility

Schedules to fit your lifestyle

Recognition

Be rewarded for a job well done

Opportunities abound

Discounts

Product and tool discounts

Medical, Dental, and PTO may be available

Benefits

• Competitive
  Compensation
  Structures
• Immediate
  Customer Base
• Ongoing
  Development
• Schedule
  Flexibility
• Recognition
• Career
  Advancement
• Discounts
• Benefits
• Medical, Dental, and PTO may be available

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Each Great Clips® salon is independently owned and operated by local salon owners – compensation, incentives and benefits may vary by location.

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