Front Desk Receptionist

Front Desk Receptionist

Substance Salon, 52 Park Ave Rutherford, NJ

Full-Time | 35 to 40 Hours Per Week

Substance Salon is a luxury hair salon in Rutherford, NJ with 17+ years of brand reputation, loyal clients, and a strong position in the local beauty market.

We are hiring a Client Experience & Sales Manager to lead the front desk, manage the guest journey, support salon operations, and help drive revenue growth.

This is not a passive receptionist position. This is a leadership-track role for someone polished, organized, tech-capable, sales-minded, and serious about building a career in beauty, wellness, hospitality, or luxury client service.

Who This Role Is For

This position is ideal for someone who has experience in:

• Luxury retail
• Hospitality
• Medical office administration
• Spa or med spa front desk
• Beauty, wellness, or aesthetics
• Client service, sales, or office coordination

We are looking for someone who can communicate professionally, think on their feet, solve problems, use technology confidently, and represent a premium brand with maturity and polish.

Key Responsibilities

Client Experience

Greet every guest with professionalism, warmth, and confidence

Manage phone calls, booking requests, confirmations, cancellations, and client questions

Guide clients through the appointment process and ensure a seamless guest experience

Handle client concerns with calm, clear communication

Protect the salon's luxury standard from the first phone call to checkout

Booking & Sales Growth

Keep stylist schedules consistently full

Convert phone calls, online leads, and inquiries into booked appointments

Support rebooking, upgrades, add-ons, and retail sales

Track opportunities to increase client retention and salon revenue

Help the team hit monthly service, retail, and booking goals

Operations & Technology

Manage schedules using salon booking software

Create and update client accounts accurately

Troubleshoot basic booking, account, payment, and communication issues

Use POS systems, email, text platforms, and internal systems confidently

Keep front desk operations organized and efficient

Marketing & Brand Support

Support social media content, client engagement, and salon promotions

Assist with hiring posts, team culture content, and local marketing initiatives

Help promote Substance Salon as a luxury beauty destination in Rutherford

Inventory & Team Support

Monitor retail, back bar, and color inventory

Communicate product needs and assist with ordering

Support stylists and leadership with daily operational needs

Help maintain a professional, positive, high-performance salon environment

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience in client service, sales, hospitality, medical office, spa, med spa, salon, or luxury retail environments

Strong phone, communication, and client service skills

Comfortable using computers, booking systems, POS systems, email, and social media

Organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask under pressure

Professional appearance and polished communication style

Sales-minded, proactive, and comfortable discussing services and products

Able to take ownership, follow through, and solve problems without constant supervision

Interested in a long-term career path in beauty, wellness, hospitality, or business management

Compensation

Paid training starts at $19 per hour After training, compensation increases to $20 to $25 per hour, based on experience, performance, leadership ability, and results

Monthly performance bonus opportunity up to $1,500, based on sales, booking conversion, schedule utilization, retail performance, and operational goals

Benefits & Perks

Full-time schedule, 35 to 40 hours per week

Paid training and leadership development

Performance-based bonus opportunity

Career growth into higher-level salon management

Employee discounts on salon services and retail products

Beauty, wellness, and professional development environment

Supportive team culture with high standards

Opportunity to grow with an established luxury salon brand

Schedule

Full-time availability required

Some evenings and Saturdays required

Must be reliable, punctual, and able to commit to a consistent schedule

About Substance Salon

Substance Salon has been serving Rutherford and the surrounding area for over 17 years. We specialize in premium hair services, bespoke client experiences, and a high-touch approach to beauty.

We are looking for someone who wants more than just a job. We want someone who wants to grow, lead, contribute, and become part of the future of our brand.

To apply, please send your resume and a brief note explaining why you would be a strong fit for this role.