Full Job Description
Hair Salon Manager Waukesha, Wisconsin
Join your locally owned Great Clips® salon team and step into a leadership role where you can make a real impact. If you're a licensed stylist who enjoys coaching others, building strong teams, and helping a salon run at its best, this could be the next step in your career.
Whether you're currently an Assistant Manager or an experienced stylist ready to take on full leadership responsibility, we'd love to connect with you.
If you've mastered the chair, it's time to master the salon.
Pay: $35-$45/hr including tips
You're the boss now. You'll guide the culture, ensure fairness, and keep operations tight. From smooth floor flow to timely schedules to hitting monthly bonus tasks, you're accountable for the salon's success.
Ready to lead with confidence? Reach out and claim your next chapter.
What you bring to the team
To join a Great Clips salon team as a Salon Manager, you'll need:
- 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
FAQ
- Q: Is this a hands-on leadership role?
A: Yes. Salon Managers lead the team, manage salon operations, and deliver haircuts, depending on salon needs.
- Q: Do I need prior salon management experience?
A: Previous leadership experience is helpful but not always required. Many Salon Managers are promoted from within after showing strong leadership skills.
- Q: Do Salon Managers cut hair?
A: Yes. Salon Managers split their time between salon management responsibilities and providing services to customers. The balance between administrative time and floor time varies by location and reflects the specific needs of the salon.
- Q: What training is provided for Salon Managers?
A: Salon Managers receive leadership and technical training, along with ongoing support to help them confidently lead their teams. The LEADS development program for salon managers provides training in the skills needed to guide salon teams in brand delivery and achieve GREAT results.
Job Ref #: 2025-34434
