Founding Nail Salon Manager

nVe Nails; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

nVe Nails, a new upscale salon in Union County, seeks an experienced, NJ-licensed nail professional to join our leadership team as Founding Salon Manager. You will help shape our service standards, recruit and train staff, and oversee daily operations as we launch.

This is a hands-on, on-site role focused on building client relationships, maintaining sanitation, scheduling, inventory control, and collaborating with ownership during development and opening.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey nail license with eligibility as Experienced Practicing Licensee.
• Minimum 5 years nail industry experience preferred.
• Prior management or leadership experience.
• Strong organizational and customer service skills.
• Passion for building and developing a successful salon.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting, training, and leading nail technicians
• Managing daily salon operations and appointment scheduling
• Maintaining exceptional service and sanitation standards
• Building client relationships and improving retention
• Managing inventory, productivity, and team performance
• Working closely with ownership during the salon's development and launch

Skills

Leadership experience

Recruiting & training

Customer service

Organizational skills

Nail industry expertise

Education

NJ-licensed nail technician

Job description

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Job Description

We are developing a new, upscale nail salon in the Union County area and are searching for an experienced, NJ-licensed nail professional to join our leadership team as our Founding Salon Manager.

Our new salon will feature 10 manicure stations, 8 pedicure chairs, a private waxing room, and a modern, welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting, training, and leading nail technicians
• Managing daily salon operations and appointment scheduling
• Maintaining exceptional service and sanitation standards
• Building client relationships and improving retention
• Managing inventory, productivity, and team performance
• Working closely with ownership during the salon's development and launch

Ideal Candidate

• Active New Jersey professional license with eligibility to serve as the shop's Experienced Practicing Licensee
• Minimum 5 years of nail industry experience preferred
• Prior management or leadership experience
• Strong organizational and customer service skills
• Passion for building and developing a successful salon

Compensation

Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives, based on experience.