Assistant Salon Manager

Benefits:

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

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.