Posted 3 months ago
Hair Salon Manager
@ Great Clips
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
Great Clips is hiring a Salon Manager for a locally owned salon, a hands-on leadership role that splits time between managing the team and cutting hair. The posting requires a licensed journeyman stylist with at least 2 years of cutting experience, and offers hourly wages plus tips and bonuses, flexible scheduling and paid management training.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and coach a team of stylists
- Manage day-to-day salon operations
- Deliver haircuts to customers
- Track team performance and customer experience
- Build a strong team culture
Requirements summary:
- Valid cosmetology and/or barber licence
- Licensed journeyman stylist with at least 2 years of cutting experience
- Proven or developing leadership ability
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Comfort with scheduling systems, metrics and reports
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-24
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Customer service |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Employee discount, Paid training |
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Great Clips
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Full company description
Established in Minneapolis in 1982, Great Clips has grown to be the world's largest and fastest growing salon brand. There are more than 4,400 salons throughout the United States and Canada -- all of them owned by franchisees. Visit us at www.greatclips.com Employment Information for Corporate Employees: - Competitive medical, dental, flexible spending and disability benefits - Flexible work options like compressed work weeks, and telecommuting - Award-winning wellness programs and tuition assistance - View corporate opportunities at: https://jobs.greatclips.com/corporate Stylists/Salon Managers can find employment information at: https://jobs.greatclips.com For more information on Great Clips franchises, visit www.GreatClipsFranchise.com
- LinkedIn followers
- 26,985
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 12,522
- Reported office locations
- 4400 W. 78th St., Suite 700, Minneapolis, MN 55435, US
- Business categories
- Retail
- Other recorded names
- Peninsula PE8071 LLC
- South Bay SB8072 LLC
- Buena Visita Great Clips
- Monterey Bay MB8281 LLC
- Great Clips Inc.
- Great Clips
- Great Clips, Inc.
- Specialties
- Franchising
- Hair Care
- Cosmetology
- and Consumer Services
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Established in Minneapolis in 1982, Great Clips has grown to be the world's largest and fastest growing salon brand. There are more than 4,400 salons throughout the United States and Canada -- all of them owned by franchisees. Visit us at www.greatclips.com Employment Information for Corporate Employees: - Competitive medical, dental, flexible spending and disability benefits - Flexible work options like compressed…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Consumer Services |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Minneapolis, MN |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1982 |
| Specialties | FranchisingHair CareCosmetologyand Consumer Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 572 |
| View page |
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.
WORK FOR A LEADING BRAND!
• Great pay structure — hourly wages + bonuses
• Excellent health benefits after probation
• Paid management training + ongoing professional development
Minimum Requirements:
• Licensed journeyman stylist
• At least 2 years of cutting experience
Preferred Qualifications:
• Management experience is an asset
• Passion for salon growth
• Commitment to training and developing team members
Great Clips salons give Salon Managers the opportunity to do what you love, along with the support, structure, and resources to lead confidently and build a strong team culture:
- Great, reliable hourly wage plus tips
- Flexible scheduling with dependable retail hours
- Job stability and a steady flow of customers driven by the marketing of the largest hair salon brand in the world — no self-marketing to find clients, booth rent or hidden fees, and no appointments required
- Potential for recognition for great performance and team success
- Exclusive discounts on professional salon tools and products
- Leadership and technical training to help you grow your skills, the team, and the salon
- The opportunity to coach, develop, and motivate a team of stylists
- Clear systems, expectations, and operational support
- Innovative salon technology — like Online Check-In and the Great Clips App — that helps take care of the busy work so you can focus on what you love most: delivering great haircuts
- A team environment where stylists help each other succeed
- Consistent income you can count on — without upselling pressure, commission stress, or competition for walk-ins
Employee offerings like medical benefits and paid time off (PTO) may be available at certain locations.
What you bring to the teamTo 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
As the world's largest salon brand, with over 4,400 locally owned and operated salons across the U.S. and Canada, Great Clips combines strong brand recognition, marketing, and support with a close-knit, team-oriented culture. We're passionate about cutting hair and providing great value for the whole family. Talented teams of skilled professionals, along with convenient hours and a great haircut experience, set us apart in our communities.
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.
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.
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.
WORK FOR A LEADING BRAND!
• Great pay structure — hourly wages + bonuses
• Excellent health benefits after probation
• Paid management training + ongoing professional development
Minimum Requirements:
• Licensed journeyman stylist
• At least 2 years of cutting experience
Preferred Qualifications:
• Management experience is an asset
• Passion for salon growth
• Commitment to training and developing team members
Great Clips salons give Salon Managers the opportunity to do what you love, along with the support, structure, and resources to lead confidently and build a strong team culture:
- Great, reliable hourly wage plus tips
- Flexible scheduling with dependable retail hours
- Job stability and a steady flow of customers driven by the marketing of the largest hair salon brand in the world — no self-marketing to find clients, booth rent or hidden fees, and no appointments required
- Potential for recognition for great performance and team success
- Exclusive discounts on professional salon tools and products
- Leadership and technical training to help you grow your skills, the team, and the salon
- The opportunity to coach, develop, and motivate a team of stylists
- Clear systems, expectations, and operational support
- Innovative salon technology — like Online Check-In and the Great Clips App — that helps take care of the busy work so you can focus on what you love most: delivering great haircuts
- A team environment where stylists help each other succeed
- Consistent income you can count on — without upselling pressure, commission stress, or competition for walk-ins
Employee offerings like medical benefits and paid time off (PTO) may be available at certain locations.
What you bring to the teamTo 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
As the world's largest salon brand, with over 4,400 locally owned and operated salons across the U.S. and Canada, Great Clips combines strong brand recognition, marketing, and support with a close-knit, team-oriented culture. We're passionate about cutting hair and providing great value for the whole family. Talented teams of skilled professionals, along with convenient hours and a great haircut experience, set us apart in our communities.
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.
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.
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