Assistant Salon Manager

BOA Beauty Bar; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team culture

Opportunities for growth

Continuous training and development

Job summary

A growing beauty brand located in South Africa is seeking an Assistant Salon Manager. The role involves supporting daily operations, enhancing client satisfaction, and leading the nail tech team. Ideal candidates should have prior experience in a supervisory position, alongside strong communication skills and immaculate personal presentation. This full-time position offers opportunities for growth within a supportive and empowering team culture.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years experience in a supervisory or team-lead role, preferably in beauty, retail, or hospitality.
• Experience managing a small to medium sized team.
• Strong personal presentation and a positive attitude.
• Immaculate presentation aligned with the BOA brand.
• Ability to stay calm, organised and professional during busy periods.
• Comfortable using digital booking or POS systems (Fresha a plus).

Responsibilities

• Welcome clients and uphold exceptional service standards.
• Support and motivate a team of nail technicians.
• Monitor hygiene and grooming standards.
• Support with resolving client concerns and ensure a positive experience.
• Assist in guiding and motivating a team of nail technicians.
• Help create a supportive, respectful salon culture.
• Step into leadership when the Salon Manager is off‑duty.
• Support onboarding of new team members.
• Ensure salon floor, waiting area, and bathrooms remain tidy.
• Monitor hygiene and grooming standards across the team.
• Assist with stock monitoring and salon organisation.
• Ensure accurate daily use of Fresha or other systems.
• Support basic cash‑up responsibilities when delegated.
• Assist with attendance, appointment accuracy, and general admin tasks.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Organised

Calm, professional demeanour

Tools

Fresha

Job description

The Assistant Salon Manager plays a key supporting role in ensuring BOA Beauty Bar delivers a warm, professional, and luxurious salon experience. This role assists the Salon Manager in daily operations, supports the nail tech team, maintains high service standards, and elevates overall client satisfaction. The ideal candidate is elegant, friendly, organised, and confident working in a fast‑paced beauty environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome clients warmly and uphold BOA’s exceptional service standards.
• Assist clients with service selections and general enquiries.
• Maintain a calm, elegant, and professional atmosphere on the salon floor.
• Support with resolving minor client concerns and ensure a positive experience.
• Assist in guiding and motivating a team of nail technicians.
• Help create a supportive, respectful, and productive salon culture.
• Step into leadership when the Salon Manager is off‑duty.
• Support the onboarding of new team members.
• Ensure the salon floor, waiting area, and bathrooms remain tidy and presentable.
• Monitor hygiene and grooming standards across the team.
• Assist with stock monitoring and maintaining salon organisation.

Administrative & System Support

• Ensure accurate daily use of Fresha or other salon systems.
• Support with basic cash‑up responsibilities when delegated.
• Assist with attendance, appointment accuracy, and general administrative tasks.

Requirements

• 1–2 years experience in a supervisory or team‑lead role, ideally in:
  • Beauty industry
  • Retail
  • Hospitality
  • (Beauty industry experience strongly preferred.)
• Experience managing or guiding a small to medium sized team.
• Strong people skills, communication, and customer‑service mindset.
• Immaculate personal presentation aligned with the BOA brand.
• Ability to stay calm, organised, and professional during busy periods.
• High attention to detail, reliability, and a positive attitude.
• Comfortable using digital booking or POS systems (Fresha experience is a plus).
• Passion for beauty, client care, and creating a welcoming environment.

Why Join BOA Beauty Bar?

• Be part of one of South Africa’s fastest‑growing beauty brands.
• Supportive and empowering team culture.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Continuous training and development.

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Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

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