Assistant Salon Manager & Lead Cosmetologist

Drybar Shops; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee discount

Job summary

Drybar Shops in Boston is seeking an energetic Assistant Manager to lead from the front, inspire a team, and grow a thriving business centered on blowouts and guest experience. You’ll drive sales, develop your team, and ensure exceptional client service while partnering with the Area Manager.

This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and demands leadership, coaching, and operational excellence. Experience in cosmetology licensing and proficiency with reporting systems and Microsoft Office are required,

Qualifications

• Current State Cosmetology License
• Ability to perform Drybar-quality blowouts in 45 minutes or less
• Previous leadership or management experience preferred
• Strong administrative and computer skills
• Comfortable using reporting systems and Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, motivate, and develop stylists, bartenders, and shift leads
• Drive membership, retail, and add-on sales
• Manage daily shop operations and analyze performance metrics
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and training new team members
• Create engaging social media content and community outreach
• Deliver Drybar blowouts in 45 minutes or less
• Spend approximately 80% of scheduled time on the salon floor

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Customer Service

Education

Cosmetology license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Reporting systems

Job description

Drybar Shops in Boston is seeking an energetic Assistant Manager to lead from the front, inspire a team, and grow a thriving business centered on blowouts and guest experience. You’ll drive sales, develop your team, and ensure exceptional client service while partnering with the Area Manager.

This role is hands-on, fast-paced, and demands leadership, coaching, and operational excellence. Experience in cosmetology licensing and proficiency with reporting systems and Microsoft Office are required,