Salon Receptionist

Salon Receptionist

Salon Coordinator / Front Desk Manager

Starts Immediately

Location: 52 Park Ave Rutherford, NJ

Business: Substance Salon & Barberspa

Pay: Starting at $20 per hour with performance potential up to $25+ per hour in 3 months

Substance Salon is seeking a professional Front Desk Coordinator with strong administrative and sales ability.

This is not a casual retail position. This role requires a mature, organized professional who understands how to manage schedules, employees, communicating with clients, and help drive daily sales through bookings and retail recommendations.

Communication Requirement

This is a client-facing role.

Fluent, confident spoken English with clear pronunciation and strong communication skills is mandatory. You must be comfortable speaking with clients on the phone, in person, and through text in a polished and professional manner.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage appointment scheduling and confirmations
• Answer phones and respond to client inquiries
• Check clients in and out while maintaining an efficient front desk
• Drive service bookings and retail sales
• Support stylists by keeping schedules full and organized
• Follow leadership direction and execute daily operational priorities

Ideal Background

We are looking for candidates with professional front desk or administrative experience, preferably in environments such as:

• Medical offices
• Dental offices
• Professional service businesses
• Salons or spas

Applicants with only retail, volunteer or high school level work experience will not be considered.

Candidate Profile

Age 25+ preferred

Professional, polished and reliable

Well spoken, presentable and fashionable

Strong administrative and organizational ability

Sales oriented and comfortable recommending services and products

Able to follow leadership and execute systems efficiently

Interview Priority

We are scheduling immediate interviews and prioritizing candidates who can meet in person within 24 hours and can begin working within 1 week.

Please respond with immediate interview availability.

Work Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay

• Commission pay
• Bonus pay
• Tips

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Referral program
• Employee discount
• Paid training