Salon Manager (Licensed Cosmetologist)

Job Description

Job Description

Salon Manager. 

Lead a Great Team. Build Your Career. Love What You Do.

Our best managers earn $70K - $85K+ per year! At Folk Design Group (FDG) , we believe great salon managers don't just run a salon—they build winning teams, develop people, create amazing customer experiences, and grow successful businesses.

We're one of the largest Great Clips franchisees in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, operating 23 salons across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland . We've been proudly serving our communities for more than 20 years, and many of our team members have built long-term careers with us.

If you're looking for a company where your leadership is noticed, your ideas matter, and your career can continue to grow, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do:

As Salon Manager, you'll spend part of your day behind the chair serving customers and the rest leading a high-performing team.

You'll:

• Inspire and coach a team of talented stylists.
• Create a positive, fun, and professional salon culture.
• Deliver outstanding customer experiences every day.
• Recruit, train, and develop future leaders.
• Manage scheduling, productivity, and salon performance.
• Celebrate wins while helping team members reach their goals.
• Lead by example with exceptional haircutting and customer service.

You're a Great Fit If You:

• Hold a current Cosmetology or Barber license.
• Have leadership experience or are ready to take the next step.
• Love motivating and developing people.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Are organized, dependable, and goal-oriented.
• Enjoy building relationships with both customers and your team.
• Believe work should be both rewarding and fun.

Why Choose FDG?:

We know talented salon managers have options. Here's why many choose to build their careers with us:

Real Career Growth:

With 23 locations, you're never "stuck." Many of our leaders started as stylists and advanced into management and multi-salon leadership roles.

Outstanding Support:

You won't be expected to figure everything out alone. Our managers are supported by experienced General Managers, a Director of Operations, HR, Payroll, and leadership coaches who are invested in your success.

We Invest in Leaders:

Leadership isn't something we expect—you'll receive training, coaching, and ongoing professional development to help you become an even stronger leader.

Built-In Customers:

No need to build a clientele from scratch. You'll have a steady stream of customers so you can focus on leading your team and delivering great service.

Benefits:

We offer an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Competitive pay plus incentives.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off—even for part-time team members.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid training and leadership development.
• FREE telemedicine.
• Product bonuses and referral bonuses.
• Company events and recognition programs.
• Opportunities for advancement.

Our Culture:

Everything we do is guided by five core values:

• Teamwork.
• Growth.
• Positivity.
• Integrity.
• Confidence.

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, respected, and challenged to grow.

Ready to Lead?:

If you're passionate about people, love doing hair, and want a career—not just another job—we'd love to talk.

Join Folk Design Group and help build a salon where customers love to visit and stylists love to work.

Apply today and discover why so many stylists have chosen to grow their careers with FDG.