Salon Manager: Lead a Caring, Growth‑Oriented Team

Great Clips; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k plan

Discounts on salon tools and products

Leadership training

Job summary

Great Clips in California is seeking a Salon Manager to lead a locally owned salon. If you’re a licensed cosmetologist with leadership flair, you’ll coach stylists, drive strong teams, and ensure smooth salon operations while delivering great haircuts.

You’ll oversee day-to-day operations, mentor staff, and work with franchise leadership to maintain a friendly, efficient salon. Training is provided, and benefits include health, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid cosmetology and/or barber license (state variations).
• Demonstrated 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 to manage day-to-day salon operations.
• Comfort with technology and salon tools including scheduling systems and reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead the salon team and oversee daily operations to deliver great haircuts.
• Coach stylists, develop talent, and foster a culture of kindness and respect.
• Ensure consistent customer experience and brand delivery across the salon.
• Collaborate with franchise leadership and maintain operational standards.
• Utilize salon metrics to drive performance and optimize schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching others

Communication

Team building

Organizational skills

Technology savvy

Problem-solving

Education

Cosmetology or Barber License

Tools

Scheduling software

Salon metrics/reports

Job description

Great Clips in California is seeking a Salon Manager to lead a locally owned salon. If you’re a licensed cosmetologist with leadership flair, you’ll coach stylists, drive strong teams, and ensure smooth salon operations while delivering great haircuts.

You’ll oversee day-to-day operations, mentor staff, and work with franchise leadership to maintain a friendly, efficient salon. Training is provided, and benefits include health, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan.