Job description

With over 4,500 salons, and 40,000 stylists, Great Clips is one of the fastest growing and most respected companies in North America - and the largest salon brand in the world. Our salon professionals have been providing great haircuts and styles to men and women for 40+ years!

Want to be part of a busy salon with extensive clientele provided for all stylists but need to find the right fit for you?

As one of Chicago’s leading salon groups, and one of the best performing salons in Chicagoland, we’ve had the thrill of watching Stylists with different stories thrive with us. Is one of these manager stories below yours or relate to where you hope to be?

Carrie’s Story: Accelerated Career Growth

Carrie, an experienced stylist, was in a salon that had to permanently close its doors. She joined our team, excelled with our proven approach to customer care, and brought a joyful energy to our salon atmosphere. She quickly advanced to Assistant Manager and now continues to manage one of our growing salons!

Rachel’s Story: Transition out of Full Service

Rachel came from full service. She had tried several salons but had a tough time building her clientele, even after spending significant time as an Assistant to senior Hair Stylists. Now, her chair is full, she has increased flexibility, and she’s earning greater and more consistent pay!

• Cosmetology tuition reimbursement
• Effective hourly rate of $28-36 PLUS benefits with weekly pay!
• Flexible Schedule - Assistant Manager position is Full Time (32+ hours)
• 401K savings plan with weekly company match
• Fun, relaxed, and encouraging salon culture
• Full healthcare, plus dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid vacation & holidays
• Busy salons / extensive clientele
• Consistent, guaranteed pay with weekly direct deposit
• Significant opportunities for career advancement - including manager, area manager, and general manager - throughout our large salon group, and even at Great Clips, Inc.!
• No upselling or quotas to meet. Just do what you LOVE!
• Cosmetology tuition reimbursement
• Free advanced training and CE - one-on-one sessions with local and national trainers to tailor and strengthen your skills. Stay up to date on all the new trends from some of the best brands in the industry and optimize your earnings $$$.
• Voted "The Best Employers for Women" by Forbes for 2021, 2020, and 2019 - Great Clips is the largest and fastest growing salon brand in the world!

Riverside, a leading Great Clips franchisee, is growing and currently has select management opportunities, as well as Part-time and Full-time Stylist positions, at our local family of salons including: Orland Park, Lemont, Bolingbrook, Aurora, Homer Glen, Mokena, Frankfort, Lockport, New Lenox, & Streamwood!

Assistant Manager Qualifications:

• Passion for listening to and engaging male AND female clients to deliver GREAT haircuts, styles, and customer experiences
• Active Illinois Cosmetology or Barbering license
• Available to work some nights and a weekend day each week
• 2+ years of behind-the-chair experience

Apply today!

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, or any other protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay
• Signing bonus
• Tips

License/Certification:

• IL Cosmetology/Barbering License (or registered for Exam) (Required)

Work Location: In person

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