Studio Manager: Lead Team, Drive Growth & Culture

Glowbar Inc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

Salary increase eligibility

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

DailyPay

Disability/accident/critical illness/l

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter benefits

Free Glowbar membership

Guest passes

Employee discount on skincare

Referral bonuses

Product credit for referrals

Job summary

Glowbar Inc. in Arlington, VA is seeking a Studio Manager to run a Glowbar location as the CEO on site, responsible for the team, client experience, and achieving business results.

You will own front desk shifts, analyze weekly and monthly performance, recruit and train a team, and maintain studio culture that drives retention and profitability. This role requires 3+ years of people management in service industries and a passion for beauty.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive people management experience in a fast-paced, service-based industry
• Proven track record of operational and financial success, including margins, disciplined expense management, and growth
• Exceptional leadership presence with ability to hire, train, coach, and develop high-performing teams
• Management style balancing accountability with empathy
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills
• Strategic problem-solver who thrives under pressure and manages multiple priorities
• Flexible availability, including weekends
• Full-Time: 7-day open availability
• Enthusiasm for beauty, skincare, and a fast-paced, service-driven environment

Responsibilities

• Own the front desk as a hospitality guru for two full shifts per week plus daily lunch break coverage, staying close to the client experience and leading by example
• Stay close to the numbers - analyzing weekly and monthly performance data to spot trends, close gaps, and unlock opportunities in membership and product sales growth
• Recruit, interview, and build a team that reflects Glowbar’s values and standards
• Build your team from day one: onboarding and training new members, conducting performance shadows across all roles, and developing them through bi-weekly 1:1s, scorecard reviews, and ongoing feedback
• Keep a pulse on team morale and proactively address friction before it becomes a problem to create a studio culture so strong that retention speaks for itself
• Manage studio labor and expenses with an owner’s mindset, protecting profitability
• Champion the Glowbar brand in your market by building relationships with local businesses to drive partnerships and lead generation
• Ensure all studio compliance standards (safety, cleanliness, and brand) are met without exception

Skills

People management

Leadership

Communication

Strategic problem solving

Team development

Job description

Glowbar Inc. in Arlington, VA is seeking a Studio Manager to run a Glowbar location as the CEO on site, responsible for the team, client experience, and achieving business results.

You will own front desk shifts, analyze weekly and monthly performance, recruit and train a team, and maintain studio culture that drives retention and profitability. This role requires 3+ years of people management in service industries and a passion for beauty.