What are the responsibilities and job description for the Salon Receptionist position at Substance Salon & Barberspa?
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.
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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.
Salary : $16 - $17