Salon Receptionist Job at Substance Salon & Barberspa, Rutherford, NJ

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  • Substance Salon & Barberspa
  • Rutherford, NJ

Job Description

Salon Receptionist – *Starts Immediately

Location: Rutherford, NJ

Business: Substance Salon & Barberspa

Compensation: Starting at $17 per hour, with potential to earn $19+ per hour depending on performance and experience

About Us

Substance Salon has proudly served the Rutherford and Bergen County community for over 16 years. We specialize in premium hair services, bespoke cuts, balayage, and men’s grooming, with a reputation built on excellence, style, and luxury client experiences.

We are seeking a Salon Receptionist / Front Desk Coordinator who is more than just the front desk. This role combines client service, sales, operations, and social media management — with a clear growth path into a future salon management role.

Client Experience

Greet and engage all guests with professionalism and warmth

Manage appointment bookings, confirmations, and schedule changes with accuracy

Handle client check-ins, checkouts, and payment transactions smoothly

Resolve client concerns in a timely, solution-oriented manner

Sales Growth

Drive retail product sales by educating clients on benefits

Support service sales by recommending add-ons and promotions

Consistently aim to meet and exceed weekly and monthly sales targets

Social Media and Marketing

Manage salon social media channels including Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook

Create engaging posts, stories, and reels to highlight services and promotions

Collaborate with stylists and management to capture authentic client content

Operations and Administrative Support

Maintain salon cleanliness, organization, and presentation standards

Assist with inventory, retail stock control, and supply ordering

Support team scheduling, daily reporting, and operational flow

Qualifications

Experience in a salon, spa, hospitality, or retail customer service environment preferred

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a client-first mindset

Tech-savvy and comfortable learning scheduling and POS/CRM systems

Social media management skills with an eye for content and branding

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask in a busy salon setting

Who You Are

Mature, professional, and polished in both appearance and communication

Stylish and in touch with beauty, fashion, and social trends

Sales-minded with natural people skills that make guests feel welcome

Strong in business administration and operations: organized, efficient, proactive

Skilled in front desk duties including scheduling, guest check-in, payments, and client support

Social media savvy, able to capture content and build authentic engagement

Excited about the beauty industry and motivated to grow into a management role

What We Offer

Starting pay at $17 per hour with potential to earn $19+ per hour depending on performance in sales, bookings, and retail/service results

Retail and service sales bonuses

Career path into salon management and leadership

Ongoing education and exposure to the latest in beauty and wellness

A creative, professional, and supportive salon culture

A Salon That’s Built for You to Grow
Substance Salon is not just a place to work. It is where driven, creative professionals come to build real careers. For over 16 years, we have been shaping talent, elevating guest experience, and creating an environment where stylists and future beauty professionals thrive.
Whether you are a seasoned stylist with a loyal clientele, a recent beauty school graduate eager to learn, or someone with a strong customer service background looking to break into the beauty industry, this is where your next chapter begins.
Located in the heart of downtown Rutherford, we attract a loyal, style-conscious clientele, giving you the exposure and opportunity to succeed from day one.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Immediate start,

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