Licensed Salon Manager

Sport Clips Haircuts of Mt. Prospect 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 hair cutting, 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 $38-$42 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: Provide exceptional MVP haircuts, lead by example giving hands-on service to customers, 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.

Why work as a Salon Manager at Sport Clips

• Paid holidays and 2 weeks paid vacation
• Instant walk-in clientele
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) available after 60 days
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
• Career growth into multi-unit and leadership roles
• Paid, ongoing industry-leading training
• Supportive, fun, team-oriented salon culture
• Nationally recognized for career growth, diversity, and leadership

Salon Manager requirements

• Active Illinois cosmetology license or barber license
• Management experience preferred, including salon, spa, retail, or store management
• Love for providing exceptional haircuts to clients
• 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 Mount Prospect and grow your salon management career with us.

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Sport Clips Haircuts in Palatine is Hiring Managers! Do What You Love. Love What You Do.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for talented salon managers who are passionate about cutting men's hair and making their clients look great! Are YOU dedicated to exceptional customer service and building up a large client base? Do you possess a passion for leading and developing your team to success? Enjoy motivating your team to have fun while growing their skills? The ideal manager candidate is a "YES" in our book. If you enjoy leading, developing, and motivating your team to success, apply today!

Managers typically average $27-$34 hour (Including Base pay and tips).PLUS additional opportunities to earn Manager bonus incentives EVERY pay period!

BENEFITS

*Fun, team-oriented salon culture

*Above-average pay PLUS tips!

*Monetary bonus incentives!

*On-going paid training/CEU's

*Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

*Instant clientele!

*Career advancement opportunities

* Named best CEO for Women, Best CEO for Diversity and Best Company for Career Growth by Comparably

JOB REQUIREMENTS

* A valid cosmetology or barber license
* Ability to work a flexible schedule
* Exceptional customer service and interpersonal communication skills
* Industry passion.

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Sport Clips Haircuts in Skokie is Hiring Managers! Do What You Love. Love What You Do.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for talented salon managers who are passionate about cutting men's hair and making their clients look great! Are YOU dedicated to exceptional customer service and building up a large client base? Do you possess a passion for leading and developing your team to success? Enjoy motivating your team to have fun while growing their skills? The ideal manager candidate is a "YES" in our book. If you enjoy leading, developing, and motivating your team to success, apply today!

Managers typically average $29-$36 hour (Including Base pay and tips).PLUS additional opportunities to earn Manager bonus incentives EVERY pay period!

BENEFITS

*Fun, team-oriented salon culture

*Above-average pay PLUS tips!

*Monetary bonus incentives!

*On-going paid training/CEU's

*Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

*Instant clientele!

*Career advancement opportunities

* Named best CEO for Women, Best CEO for Diversity and Best Company for Career Growth by Comparably

JOB REQUIREMENTS

* A valid cosmetology or barber license
* Ability to work a flexible schedule
* Exceptional customer service and interpersonal communication skills
* Industry passion.

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Sport Clips Haircuts in Lake Zurich is Hiring Managers! Do What You Love. Love What You Do.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for talented salon managers who are passionate about cutting men's hair and making their clients look great! Are YOU dedicated to exceptional customer service and building up a large client base? Do you possess a passion for leading and developing your team to success? Enjoy motivating your team to have fun while growing their skills? The ideal manager candidate is a "YES" in our book. If you enjoy leading, developing, and motivating your team to success, apply today!

Managers typically average $29-$36 hour (Including Base pay and tips).PLUS additional opportunities to earn Manager bonus incentives EVERY pay period!

BENEFITS

*Fun, team-oriented salon culture

*Above-average pay PLUS tips!

*Monetary bonus incentives!

*On-going paid training/CEU's

*Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

*Instant clientele!

*Career advancement opportunities

* Named best CEO for Women, Best CEO for Diversity and Best Company for Career Growth by Comparably

JOB REQUIREMENTS

* A valid cosmetology or barber license
* Ability to work a flexible schedule
* Exceptional customer service and interpersonal communication skills
* Industry passion.

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Sport Clips Haircuts is Hiring Managers! Do What You Love. Love What You Do.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our salon is looking for talented salon managers who are passionate about cutting hair and making their clients look great! Our team is dedicated to exceptional customer service and building up a large client base, and the ideal candidate for this role has similar goals in mind. Want to stay up to date on the latest trends? At Sport Clips, we provide ongoing training to our hair stylists and barbers so they can stay up to date on the latest haircut trends. If you are interested in growing and learning in your cosmetology career, we encourage you to apply to one of our hair salons today.

BENEFITS

Benefits of working with us include:
    * Above-average pay plus tips!
    * Instant clientele!
    * Attractive benefits package and incentives
    * Flexibility for maintaining work-life balance
    * Unlimited career advancement opportunities
    * Fun, team-oriented salon culture
    * Become an expert in men and boys haircuts with our ongoing paid industry leading training programs
    * Recently named best CEO for Women, Best CEO for Diversity and Best Company for Career Growth by Comparably

JOB REQUIREMENTS

* A valid cosmetology or barber license
* Ability to work a flexible schedule
* Exceptional customer service and interpersonal communication skills
* Industry passion.

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