Area Manager/Hair Stylist

What You'll Do: Oversee and support 3-4 salons, taking full ownership of staffing, scheduling, and day-to-day operations Lead, coach, and develop salon managers — setting clear expectations, holding regular check-ins, and conducting performance reviews Recruit, hire, and retain great managers and stylists; build a pipeline of future leaders Step in and work the floor when a salon is short on management coverage Conduct monthly salon visits and quality-control reviews covering service, sanitation, staffing, and brand standards Coach your teams on the 5 Steps to Delivering GREAT and Great Clips technical and service standards Dig into the numbers — customer counts, CPH, payroll, sales, and retail — and build action plans to close gaps Build schedules that control payroll while keeping wait times low and coverage strong, including evenings and weekends Handle customer and employee concerns quickly, fairly, and professionally Keep every salon compliant with company policy, HR practices, and safety/sanitation standards Lead team meetings, share best practices across salons, and champion customer loyalty and retail growth

What We're Looking For: Active cosmetology or barber license, as required by your state Proven experience leading a salon or multiple salons, with a track record of developing people and hitting business goals Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills, with the ability to hold people accountable while keeping the culture positive Solid grasp of salon operations — scheduling, staffing, payroll, inventory, and key metrics Comfortable working with salon technology and POS systems Flexibility to work evenings/weekends and travel between assigned salons Ability to be on your feet and perform stylist duties on the floor; able to lift up to 20 lbs Schedule & Pay This is a full-time role that combines an hourly rate for time spent cutting on the salon floor (minimum of 24 hours per week) with a salary for your remaining hours, including administrative work and taking calls. Regular travel and in-person presence across your assigned salons is a core part of this role.

Why Join Us: You'll have real ownership over your salons and your team, room to grow future leaders, and the support of an established, multi-location Great Clips franchise. If you're ready to lead with both your head and your hands, we'd love to talk. Apply today to join Peyton Company as an Area Manager!