Licensed Salon Manager

Sports Clips

$72K — $104K *
Wayne, NJ 07470In-Person
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active New Jersey cosmetology or barber license
  • Preferred management experience in salon, spa, retail, or store management
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Customer service-oriented mindset
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Flexible availability including evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily salon operations including scheduling and inventory
  • Hire, coach, and onboard new stylists
  • Foster teamwork and accountability among staff
  • Oversee product ordering and merchandising
  • Champion exceptional customer service standards
  • Resolve customer concerns to maintain satisfaction
  • Support payroll and ensure compliance with licensing and company policies

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Manager-in-Training program
  • Opportunity for hands-on leadership development
  • Path for career advancement in management
  • Potential earnings through hourly pay, tips, and performance bonuses
  • Positive, team-focused salon culture
Full Job Description
Sport Clips Haircuts of Wayne is hiring a Salon Manager to lead a high-performing men's and boys' hair salon. This role is ideal for a licensed cosmetologist or barber who enjoys coaching teams, managing salon operations, and delivering a consistent, high-quality customer experience.

As Salon Manager, you will oversee daily operations, support and develop stylists, and create a positive, team-focused salon culture while running the business with confidence and integrity.

Managers typically earn $35-$50 per hour, including hourly pay, tips, and performance bonuses.

Not Quite Ready for a Manager role? We've got you covered. We offer a comprehensive Manager-in-Training program. Licensed stylists who are not yet ready for a Salon Manager role can apply to our Manager-in-Training program, which provides hands-on leadership development in scheduling, inventory, customer service, and salon operations. We're always looking for future leaders who want to grow with us.

What a Salon Manager does at Sport Clips

  • Lead with Ownership: Manage daily salon operations-scheduling, inventory, and POS-to deliver a consistent, legendary client experience.
  • Build a Winning Team: Hire, coach, and onboard stylists while fostering teamwork, accountability, and growth.


  • Run It Like a Business: Oversee product ordering, inventory, and merchandising to support profitability and brand standards.
  • Set the Service Standard: Champion exceptional customer service, resolve concerns, and maintain a clean, professional environment.


  • Operate with Integrity: Support payroll and administrative needs while ensuring full compliance with licensing, safety, and company policies.



Salon Manager requirements

  • Active NEW JERSEY (NJ) cosmetology license or barber license
  • Management experience preferred, including salon, spa, retail, or store management


  • Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced salon environment


  • Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends

    Apply today to join Sport Clips Haircuts of Wayne and grow your salon management career with us.

    Location Information:
    908 Hamburg Turnpike
    Wayne, NJ 07470

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