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
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.
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
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
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
Maintain salon cleanliness, organization, and presentation standards
Assist with inventory, retail stock control, and supply ordering
Support team scheduling, daily reporting, and operational flow
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
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
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 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.
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