Assistant Salon Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

About F|S Cut & Color

F|S Cut & Color has been a trusted name in professional haircare since 1974. Formerly Fantastic Sams, we’ve evolved into a modern, elevated salon experience focused on expert color, precision cutting, and premium products from Redken, Amika, Kenra, Color Wow and Biolage. Our mission is to deliver affordable luxury — a professional, creative environment where stylists can thrive and guests always look and feel their best.

Position Summary

As the Assistant Salon Manager , you’ll help lead day-to-day salon operations, inspire your team, and ensure every guest receives exceptional service. You’ll play a key role in coaching stylists, maintaining operational excellence, and supporting the Salon Manager in achieving performance goals in service, retail, and guest retention.

This position is ideal for a stylist or salon leader who is passionate about both artistry and leadership — someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and wants to grow their career in management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Salon Manager in daily operations, scheduling, and performance oversight.

• Lead by example — providing exceptional guest experiences and professional service.

• Coach and mentor stylists on technical skills, guest communication, and product recommendations.

• Promote and model professional retail recommendations to help guests maintain salon results.

• Monitor and drive key metrics, including average ticket, rebooking, product sales, and new guest retention.

• Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and training new team members.

• Ensure compliance with all California Board of Barbering & Cosmetology standards.

• Maintain a clean, professional, and positive salon environment.

• Act as Manager on Duty when the Salon Manager is unavailable.

Qualifications

• Current California Cosmetology License.

• 2+ years of professional salon experience (leadership experience preferred).

• Strong knowledge of color, cutting, and professional retail products.

• Proven ability to motivate, coach, and support team success.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Reliable, organized, and results-driven.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay + monthly performance bonuses.

• Ongoing education through Redken and other professional brands.

• Opportunities for career growth into management and education.

• Supportive, team-oriented culture.

• Employee discounts on services and retail.

Join Our Team

If you’re a stylist who leads by example, thrives on teamwork, and wants to grow your career in an elevated salon environment, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and become part of the F|S Cut & Color family.