Salon Manager: Lead a Kind, High-Impact Team

Great Clips; Upper Alton (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Employee discounts

Leadership training

Great Clips App access

Job summary

Great Clips is seeking a Salon Manager to lead a locally owned salon, coaching stylists, building a strong team, and ensuring the salon runs at its best. This role offers leadership growth, training, and the chance to make a real impact in your community.

You’ll split time between management duties and providing services, with leadership and technical training supported by store leadership. Great clips App and Online Check-In help streamline busy days.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team, manage salon operations, and deliver haircuts as needed.
• Split time between salon management responsibilities and providing services.
• Provide leadership and ongoing support to help teams succeed.
• Coach, develop, and motivate stylists to achieve GREAT results.
• Maintain clear systems, expectations, and operational standards.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Organizational skills

Technology fluency

Team development

Customer experience

Education

Cosmetology license

Barber license

Tools

Scheduling systems

Metrics and reports

Online Check-In

Great Clips App

Job description

Great Clips is seeking a Salon Manager to lead a locally owned salon, coaching stylists, building a strong team, and ensuring the salon runs at its best. This role offers leadership growth, training, and the chance to make a real impact in your community.

You’ll split time between management duties and providing services, with leadership and technical training supported by store leadership. Great clips App and Online Check-In help streamline busy days.