Salon Manager: Lead, Coach & Grow a High-Performing Team

Great Clips; Westfield (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Ongoing professional development

Supportive ownership and career growth

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Great Clips is seeking an experienced Salon Manager to lead a locally owned salon, develop talent, and drive guest satisfaction. You’ll coach a team of stylists, manage daily operations, and ensure the salon runs smoothly with strong ownership support.

The role emphasizes leadership, coaching, and leveraging technology to improve efficiency and guest experiences, with competitive pay and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid cosmetology and/or barber license.
• Strong haircutting skills and ability to help others grow.
• Proven leadership ability or readiness to take on full salon responsibility.
• Excellent communication and the desire to motivate, develop, and support a team.
• Strong organizational skills to manage day-to-day salon operations.
• Comfort with scheduling systems, metrics, and reports.
• Goal-oriented mindset with a focus on team performance and customer experience.
• Adaptability and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the salon team and manage daily operations.
• Develop talent and coach stylists to improve skills.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences and ensure salon success.
• Utilize Great Clips technology to streamline check-in and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Tech-savvy

Coaching/mentoring

Education

Cosmetology/Barber License

Tools

Scheduling systems

Salon metrics

Reports

Job description

Great Clips is seeking an experienced Salon Manager to lead a locally owned salon, develop talent, and drive guest satisfaction. You’ll coach a team of stylists, manage daily operations, and ensure the salon runs smoothly with strong ownership support.

The role emphasizes leadership, coaching, and leveraging technology to improve efficiency and guest experiences, with competitive pay and growth opportunities.