Salon Manager: Lead a Busy Team with Flexible Schedule

Great Clips; Galesburg (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Great Clips in Galesburg, IL is seeking a Salon Manager who is a licensed cosmetologist or barber and passionate about coaching others, building strong teams, and running a top‑performing salon.

Whether you're an Assistant Manager or an experienced stylist ready for full leadership, this role offers coaching, leadership training, a drama-free environment, and a path to higher responsibility, with guaranteed clientele and solid earnings.

Qualifications

• Licensed Cosmetologist or Barber (state license varies)
• Strong leadership ability or readiness to take full salon responsibility
• Excellent communication skills and ability to motivate, develop and support a team
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage day-to-day salon operations
• Comfort with technology and salon tools (scheduling systems, metrics, reports)
• Goal-oriented mindset focused on team performance and customer experience
• Adaptability and problem-solving in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Responsibilities

• Lead the team and manage daily salon operations
• Deliver haircuts when needed and coach others
• Support a drama-free, high-performing salon culture

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Customer service

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Tech-savvy

Scheduling systems

Performance focus

Coaching

Education

Cosmetology/Barber License

Tools

Great Clips App

Online Check-In

Job description

Great Clips in Galesburg, IL is seeking a Salon Manager who is a licensed cosmetologist or barber and passionate about coaching others, building strong teams, and running a top‑performing salon.

Whether you're an Assistant Manager or an experienced stylist ready for full leadership, this role offers coaching, leadership training, a drama-free environment, and a path to higher responsibility, with guaranteed clientele and solid earnings.