Salon Manager - Lead a Skilled Team with Flexible Hours

Great Clips; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Aflac

401(k)

Job summary

Great Clips is seeking a Salon Manager to lead a local salon team and deliver great haircuts with excellent service. If you have a cosmetology license and a passion for coaching others, this is a step up into full leadership within a supportive franchise network.

You'll balance operations, scheduling, and customer experience while developing your team; expect leadership training and ongoing support to help you grow the salon and your career.

Qualifications

• Valid Cosmetology and/or Barber License (state-specific requirements vary)
• Strong haircutting skills and ability to coach others
• Proven leadership or readiness for full salon responsibility
• Excellent communication and motivational abilities
• Strong organizational skills for day-to-day operations
• Comfort with technology and salon tools
• Goal-oriented with focus on team performance and customer experience
• Adaptable in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of stylists in the salon
• Oversee daily salon operations and scheduling
• Provide high-quality haircuts when needed
• Coach and grow staff to improve performance
• Utilize Great Clips technology for check-in and reporting

Skills

Cosmetology license

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Technology literacy

Goal-oriented

Problem-solving

Education

Cosmetology/Barber License

Tools

Scheduling systems

Salon metrics software

Reports

Job description

Great Clips is seeking a Salon Manager to lead a local salon team and deliver great haircuts with excellent service. If you have a cosmetology license and a passion for coaching others, this is a step up into full leadership within a supportive franchise network.

You'll balance operations, scheduling, and customer experience while developing your team; expect leadership training and ongoing support to help you grow the salon and your career.