About the Role
Join a locally owned Great Clips salon team in a leadership role where you can make a real impact. This position is ideal for a licensed stylist who enjoys coaching, team building, and optimizing salon operations.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with the area manager to develop the team, write schedules, and refine salon operations.
- Coach, develop, and motivate a team of stylists.
- Manage day-to-day salon operations.
- Deliver haircuts, depending on salon needs.
- Provide services to customers, balancing administrative time and floor time.
- Lead the team and manage salon operations.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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.
- Previous leadership experience is helpful but not always required.
Skills
- Coaching
- Team building
- Salon operations management
- Technical haircutting
- Communication
- Motivation
- Organization
- Technology proficiency
- Problem-solving
- Customer experience focus
Location
- U.S.
- Canada
Work Type
- Full-time
- Flexible schedule
Experience Level
- Manager
- Assistant Manager
- Experienced stylist ready for leadership
Education Level
- Cosmetology License
- Barber License
Salary/Compensations
- Earn over $30 an hour
- Many earning over $40 an hour
- Additional bonuses
Benefits
- Great, reliable hourly wage plus tips
- Flexible scheduling with dependable retail hours
- Job stability and a steady flow of customers
- Potential for recognition for great performance and team success
- Exclusive discounts on professional salon tools and products
- Leadership and technical training
- Clear systems, expectations, and operational support
- Innovative salon technology
- Team environment where stylists help each other succeed
- Consistent income without upselling pressure, commission stress, or competition for walk-ins
- Medical benefits may be available at certain locations
- Paid time off (PTO) may be available at certain locations
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 in our communities.
- All Great Clips® salons are independently owned and operated by third-party franchisees.
