SALON MANAGER - TEMECULA, CA | Full-Time | Earn $60,000–$70,000+ Annually

WHO WE ARE

Smith Hair Salon is a growing, independently owned salon company with two locations in Southern California. We are built on a culture of performance, client experience, and professional growth. We have real systems, real leadership, and a compensation package that most salons don't offer. This isn't a job at a chain, it's a career opportunity at a company that is actively expanding.

WHAT YOU'LL EARN

• Base pay (To Start): $46,000+ annually
• Tips: $17,600+ annually (based on team average)
• Quarterly performance bonus: up to $7,000 annually
• Total earning potential: $60,000–$70,000+ per year

Your bonus is tied to real results: location revenue, client experience, team performance, and the Four Factors framework we use to run our business.

BENEFITS

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Trainings
• Bonus Program
• Growth Opportunities for advancement

THE ROLE

As Salon Manager at our Temecula location, you are the leader of the floor. You set the tone, hold the team accountable, and ensure every client has a consistent, exceptional experience. You report directly to the District Manager and are supported by a full operational system, you are not left to figure it out alone.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage a team of stylists and salon assistants
• Drive location revenue, rebooking rates, and retail performance
• Hold daily and weekly team accountability using our performance framework
• Oversee client experience from greeting to checkout
• Participate in weekly operations calls with the District Manager
• Complete monthly performance check-ins with each team member
• Manage scheduling, product inventory, and daily salon operations
• Help recruit and onboard new stylists as the team grows

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We are not looking for the best stylist in the room. We are looking for the best leader.

• 2+ years of experience in a salon environment (management or senior stylist level)
• A track record of holding yourself and others accountable to results
• Comfort having direct, coaching conversations with team members
• Strong communication and follow-through — you finish what you start
• A client-first mindset that sets the standard for the whole floor
• Coachable and systems-oriented — you adopt the playbook and improve it
• Ambition to grow within a company that is actively expanding

WHY SMITH HAIR SALON

Real Systems — You won't be guessing. We have SOPs, scorecards, weekly ops calls, and a performance framework that tells you exactly what success looks like.

Real Compensation — Most salon manager roles top out at hourly pay. Ours includes tips, a 401(k), and a quarterly performance bonus on top of a competitive base wage.

Real Growth — We are building toward multiple locations. Managers who perform will have opportunities to grow as the company grows, including District Manager level roles.

Real Leadership — You report to an owner who is actively invested in your development. Monthly 1:1s, clear goals, and a manager growth track are already built.