Salon Manager

Pigtails & Crewcuts – New in Lincoln Square, Chicago | Women-Owned | Family-Focused

Pay: $18-24/hr, based on experience tips (up to ~$18/hr in addition to base pay)
Bonus: $1,000 signing bonus after 90 days
Hours: Full-time (40 hrs/week), flexible scheduling, no late nights
Benefits: PTO, sick leave, discounts, performance bonuses, growth opportunities

We’re opening a brand-new Pigtails & Crewcuts and looking for a caring, patient, talented stylist to help lead the salon from day one. This role blends hands-on haircutting with team leadership and gives you the chance to build a supportive, family-centered culture in a values-driven, women-owned business.

You will:

• Help create a warm, calm environment for children and parents
• Support daily operations and help shape our new salon’s culture
• Enjoy predictable schedules and a positive, family-focused workplace

Key Responsibilities:

Styling and Customer Care: Provide high-quality children’s haircuts and styling, helping kids through fear, stress, or sensory challenges. Communicate openly and warmly with parents and resolve customer concerns with kindness and professionalism.

Leadership and Operations: Oversee daily salon flow, opening/closing procedures, and service quality. And ensure the salon is ready for business by restocking inventory, ordering supplies, and maintaining cleanliness standards. You may also be involved in marketing and social media operations for the salon.

Hiring and Team Support: Oversee a team of stylists, supporting and coaching team members, and managing schedules. You will also be directly involved in interviewing new team members and building a values-driven culture.

• Active Cosmetology or Barber License
• 5 years behind the chair (children’s cuts a plus)
• Leadership or shift lead experience preferred
• Patient, positive, and calm with children
• Reliable, team-oriented, and strong problem solver
• Passion for building a supportive, family-friendly environment

• $18-24/hour tips (often up to ~$18/hr)
• $1,000 signing bonus after 90 days
• Performance bonuses during prime hours
• Paid PTO and sick leave
• Guaranteed 40 hours/week with predictable scheduling
• We offer great hours: No expectation to work late nights (salon closes by 7 PM) or major holidays
• Employee discounts on retail products and children’s haircuts
• Training and growth opportunities as the salon expands
• Supportive, team-oriented environment that encourages you to be your best

• Help build something meaningful for families in the community
• Make nervous or sensory-sensitive kids feel safe and confident
• Grow into leadership roles as we open additional salons
• We offer a fun, exciting environment where no two days are alike
• We give you the respect and support of a local, family-owned salon investing in its own community

Apply Today

If you’re a skilled stylist who loves kids and wants to help build a warm, supportive salon from day one, we’d love to meet you!