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Hairstylist/Barber/Assistant Manager

Great Clips
Spanaway, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/11/2026

Respect

You’re searching for an Assistant manager position and you want to be happy in your new salon. But 64% of stylists do not feel appreciated by their salon management. The people in our Great Clips in Spanaway get it. You’ll get RESPECT from us by being fair, honest and transparent with not just you, but all of our stylists and staff. We are PNKLINK, INC., the largest Great Clips franchisee in Washington State and we strive for a culture of respect and compassion.

Respect Means Regular Feedback

Frequent and regular feedback is what we all want. It’s the only way we know if we are doing a good job and growing.

You’ll have regular one-on-ones with your manager. Each month you’ll receive a quality check on a haircut and discuss your overall performance that month with your manager. Each year you’ll participate in an annual performance discussion and pay review. Every day you can get feedback and communication from your co-stylists.

Feedback is ongoing and that’s a good thing, but …

Respect Is Also Great Pay

Assistant Managers at our Great Clips salon earned between $34.56 and $41.61 per hour last week. With a base wage of $19.75-$20.75/hour, the average compensation across our 23 salons is $32.55 per hour.

Those are real figures stylists earned last week and gives you an idea of what to expect. It includes a base wage, THREE bonuses and credit card tips plus premiums for schedule flexibility and taking on management roles. It doesn’t include cash tips, winning prizes, contests, parties, referral bonuses and one of the most generous benefits packages in the industry. Speaking of benefits …

Respect Means Getting Benefits You Deserve

You, as a professional Assistant Manager/Stylist, deserve and should expect from the company you work for GREAT benefits. Here’s a brief snapshot of some of the benefits you’ll receive working for PNKLINK, INC. (some may require working full time):

Choice of Medical Plans

Dental

Vision

Primary and Emergency Telehealth Care

Unlimited Free Mental Health Counseling with Telehealth plan

401K plan with Employer Matching Contributions

Paid Vacation for Full Time Employees

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Advanced Training including one-on-one skills training with professional educators

As the largest Great Clips franchisee in Washington State, we offer numerous opportunities for career growth!

What It’s Really Like To Work at PNKLINK Inc's Great Clips:

It’s a busy salon and as a limited service salon, we mostly focus on haircuts. 67% of our customers at our Spanaway location use the Great Clips Online Check-in app and our Ready-Next tool to make it easier to manage customer flow. Because the salon is busy, stylists can often match or exceed their base wage just in tips and bonuses! From your very first Great Day, through your first week of onboarding and through your first month, you will see that we strive to manage with compassion and respect. My name is Geri and I’m the General Manager, and I will strive to build a relationship with you. Even though I have decades of experience in this industry and sit on the Washington State Cosmetology Advisory Board, I am focused on doing things to help you be successful at PNKLINK, INC. Because the demand for services at our Spanaway Great Clips is so high, you will be encouraged and trained to work professionally and efficiently to help our customers feel comfort in our salons, find it easy to save time and money and ensure they get the haircut they want.

Here’s What To Do Now

Open up your phone app and text me. Or call. Again, my name is Geri and I’m at 253-988-5508. Email works, too – by clicking the APPLY NOW button. Let’s talk. I want to know how I can help you!

P.S. – Do you need to upgrade your tools? Our exclusive vendor gives a 20% discount on shears, clippers, … just about everything to our stylists. Plus, enjoy a significant employee discount on product we carry.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.25 - $21.25 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bereavement leave
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Referral program
  • Store discount
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 10 hour shift
  • 4 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Afternoon shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Morning shift
  • Rotating weekends
  • Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay:

  • Bonus opportunities
  • Commission pay
  • Performance bonus
  • Tips
  • Weekly bonus

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

  • Barbering License (Required)
  • Cosmetology License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $21

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