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

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  • Substance Salon & Barberspa
  • Rutherford, NJ

Job Description

*Growth Potential *Requires Management Experience *Starts Immediately

*Growth Potential *Requires Management Experience *Starts Immediately

**Seeking an Experienced Operations Leader for Long-Term Growth in the Beauty Industry

Salon Manager

Opportunity to Build a Long-Term Career in the Beauty Industry

Substance Salon | 52 Park Ave, Rutherford, NJ

Starts Immediately | Paid Training | Growth Potential | Management Experience Required

The Opportunity

Substance Salon is seeking a career-driven Salon Manager to help lead daily operations and support continued growth. This is not an entry-level front desk role . We are looking for a dependable, business-minded professional who understands structure, accountability, and what it takes to keep a high-performing salon running smoothly.

After more than 16 years in business , we are entering our next phase and need someone who can step in immediately, take ownership, and grow with us long term.

What This Role Is

• Leadership role supporting ownership and salon operations

• Oversight of front desk and daily workflow

• Schedule management with a focus on keeping chairs consistently booked

• Staff coordination, onboarding support, and accountability

• Systems-driven position focused on organization, consistency, and results

What This Role Is Not

• Not for first-time job seekers

• Not for candidates without management or operations experience

• Not a temporary or short-term position

Hiring Priority

We are prioritizing applicants who can apply, interview, and begin paid training immediately .

Paid training starts at $19

• After a 30 day review , hourly rate increases to $20-25 per hour based on sales performance

• Additional earning opportunities become available as performance benchmarks are met

Compensation and Earning Potential

This role offers multiple ways to earn beyond hourly pay for motivated, performance-driven professionals.

Opportunities include

• Retail sales commissions

• Rebooking percentage incentives

• Service sales performance bonuses

• Bridal and event sales commissions

• Performance-based hourly increases

The more value you help create for the salon, the more you can earn.

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum 3 years experience in salon management or comparable service-based leadership role

• Proven ability to manage people, schedules, and operations

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Business-minded with an understanding of sales, retention, and guest experience

• Reliable, professional, and comfortable taking ownership

Who You Are

You are a self-starter who is serious about building a real career in the beauty industry . You value consistency, professionalism, and long-term growth. You show up, follow through, and take pride in being dependable.

This role is not suited for individuals seeking casual work, short-term roles, or flexible commitment . We are building stability, leadership, and momentum.

If you are ready to step into a leadership role with real opportunity, earning potential, and long-term growth, apply today to join the team at Substance Salon.

Before you apply, please note: We’re looking for a seasoned professional with at least three years of management or operations experience, whether from a salon, a med spa, doctor's office, a front desk manager role, or a similar service-based environment. We're hiring someone who is ready to step in immediately, take ownership, and commit to long-term growth with our team. If you're looking for a short-term role or entry-level position, this won't be the right fit.

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.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Casual work, Work at office, Immediate start, Flexible hours,

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