Assistant GM - Barber/Stylist Leader

Assistant General Manager – Barber / Stylist LeaderScissors & Scotch is a barbershop and bar. It’s upscale but not uptight. S&S caters to clients from all walks of life looking for an amazing haircut plus that “Cheers” experience where everyone knows their name.This is a growth leadership role. You’ll still be behind the chair doing what you love (about 32 hours a week cutting), but you’re also the person we lean on to run the shop when the General Manager isn’t there. If you’re a great barber or stylist who’s ready to lead, build a team, and grow into bigger things, keep reading. If you just want to cut and clock out, that’s totally fine, but this isn’t the role for you.These are the requirements for this position:You’re a good personWe live by our Core Principles. The first one is Do The Right Thing. It’s simple but it weeds out jerks. We don’t want jerks and neither should you. If you’re a jerk, don’t apply.You can actually cut hairThis is a barber/stylist role first. You’ll spend the bulk of your week (around 32 hours) behind the chair, licensed and doing great work. Leadership is on top of that, not instead of it.You want to lead, not just be the bossYou’ll be the leader in the room when the GM is out. That means owning the culture, keeping standards high, and making calls in the moment. People should be glad you’re the one running the floor, not counting down until the GM is back.You LOVE meeting, talking to, and connecting with peopleYour clients love you and so does the team. The more you make people feel special, solve problems, and set the tone, the better this whole shop runs.You can work a computer better than your parentsScheduling, inventory, our POS, team communication. If opening the browser requires you to ask for help, this isn’t a great fit.You want to work in an upscale environmentThis is not the place to wear pajama bottoms to work. We deal with successful and awesome clients. Our team is also successful and awesome. There is no room for sloppiness, laziness, or showing up to work in last night’s dirty clothes.You want to grow personallyThis is the launch pad, not the ceiling. AGM is where you sharpen your leadership, learn the business side, and set yourself up for General Manager and beyond. Our goal is to make you far more skilled and marketable for wherever life takes you. And if you want to build a long career here? Even better.You like winningThis is not a job mindlessly cutting chicken in the back of a restaurant. Only successful shops can create real growth opportunities for their people. So we set goals, celebrate wins, and actually enjoy working toward something. No airpods, no hiding in the back of house.What You’ll Own as AGMBeing the leader in the shop whenever the GM isn’t: this position will often require evenings, weekend days, and the busy stretchesCutting hair as your primary role (about 32 hours a week behind the chair)Assisting the GM with daily operations: scheduling, training, and oversight of the teamKeeping the shop clean, stocked, and looking sharp, including product inventory and presentationDriving culture: planning and running the team activities that make this a place people want to workBeing the liaison between the team and management: hearing concerns, solving what you can, and escalating what you can’tMaking sure every client walks out happy through active leadership and quick problem-solving2 to 5 hours a week of managerial/admin work on top of your cutting hoursIdeal ExperienceYou’ll need to be a licensed barber or cosmetologist. Experience in one or more of the following is a plus:Leading or supervising a teamHigh-end barbershop or salonLuxury hospitality or serviceTraining or mentoring other stylists/barbersMembership-based or upscale service businessesManaging schedules, inventory, or shop operationsHow It WorksFull-time role, minimum 36 hours per week (about 32 cutting, 2 to 5 on leadership/admin)Your schedule is built to guarantee leadership coverage when the GM is outSelection is through a panel interview with shop leadershipNew AGMs get hands-on manager training in the first month, with ongoing coaching along your growth pathThe role is reviewed once a year so you can keep growing, or step down amicably if it’s not the right fit anymoreBenefitsCompetitive stylist pay plus a leadership stipendA clear path toward General Manager and bigger opportunitiesMeaningful leadership training and mentorshipFlexible schedulingPaid Time OffHealth, Dental & Vision BenefitsCareer advancement opportunitiesClosed on major holidaysPayRegular stylist pay (commission/hourly) + tips$125 weekly leadership stipend on top of your regular payPerformance-based growth opportunities #J-18808-Ljbffr Hunter Super Techs - TurnPoint