About the Role
Join a Great Clips salon team as a Salon Manager and step into a leadership role where you can make a real impact. This position is ideal for a licensed stylist who enjoys coaching others, building strong teams, and helping a salon run at its best. Whether you're an Assistant Manager or an experienced stylist ready for full leadership responsibility, this role offers the opportunity to cut hair and inspire others.
Responsibilities
- Lead the team
- Manage salon operations
- Deliver haircuts
- Coach stylists
- Develop stylists
- Motivate stylists
- Help a salon run at its best
- Build strong teams
- Keep technical skills sharp
- Manage day-to-day salon operations
Requirements
- NY licensed cosmetologist
- Strong technical haircutting skills
- Ability to help others grow their skills and confidence
- Proven leadership ability or readiness to take on full salon responsibility
- Excellent communication skills
- Desire to motivate, develop, and support a team
- Strong organizational skills
- 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
- A valid Cosmetology and/or Barber License (requirements vary by state/province)
Skills
- Leadership
- Coaching
- Motivation
- Team building
- Haircutting
- Communication
- Organization
- Technology proficiency
- Problem-solving
Location
- Local
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hands-on leadership
Experience Level
- Assistant Manager experience helpful
- Experienced stylist ready for leadership
- Previous leadership experience helpful but not always required
Education Level
- Licensed cosmetologist
Salary/Compensations
- $20-$40 hourly compensation
- Productivity & product commission
- Bonuses
- Retirement plan with match
Benefits
- Great, reliable hourly wage plus tips
- Flexible scheduling
- Job stability
- Steady flow of customers
- Potential for recognition
- Exclusive discounts on professional salon tools and products
- Leadership and technical training
- Clear systems, expectations, and operational support
- Innovative salon technology
- Team environment
- Consistent income
- Medical benefits may be available
- Paid time off (PTO) may be available
About the Company
- Great Clips is the world's largest salon brand, with over 4,400 locally owned and operated salons across the U.S. and Canada.
- Combines strong brand recognition, marketing, and support with a close-knit, team-oriented culture.
- Passionate about cutting hair and providing great value for the whole family.
- Talented teams of skilled professionals, convenient hours, and a great haircut experience set us apart.
Equal Opportunity
- All Great Clips® salons are independently owned and operated by third-party franchisees. Franchisees, not Great Clips, Inc., are responsible for all hiring and personnel matters at their individual salons.
