Receptionist, Management

Assistant Shop Manager

The Assistant Shop Manager is a full-time position that plays a critical leadership role in driving Drybar shop revenue growth, operational excellence, and client satisfaction. This role combines operational oversight with stylist education, marketing execution, and team development to ensure the Drybar brand experience is delivered consistently.

Performance & Revenue Growth

• Manage and analyze key performance indicators to drive sales and ensure operational excellence.
• Schedule appointments to maximize revenue while managing labor costs.
• Lead product launches, retail performance tracking, and upselling initiatives.
• Support membership growth, retention, and client package sales.

Marketing & Brand Growth

• Plan, execute, and evaluate the performance of marketing initiatives, including social media, community outreach with local non‑profits and businesses, and in‑shop events.
• Build brand presence through partnerships, school demos, and recruitment events.
• Represent the Drybar brand with consistency, enthusiasm, and professionalism.

Stylist Education & Development

• Train, coach, and develop stylists and bartenders to enhance service quality and product knowledge.
• Conduct interview auditions, new hire training, and ongoing education via the Drybar University.
• Provide in‑the‑moment coaching to improve technique, timing, and upselling.
• Foster team engagement and a high‑performance culture through recognition and mentorship.

Operational Leadership

• Support the Shop Manager and Area Manager in all aspects of leading the Shop.
• Serve as Manager‑on‑Duty in the Shop Manager's absence.
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety standards, and service protocols.
• Maintain shop organization, cleanliness, and operational flow.
• Monitor inventory and oversee ordering processes.
• Support payroll management and staffing budgets.

Success in This Role

• Consistently meets or exceeds KPIs across revenue, membership, and retail sales.
• Motivates and trains a team of stylists to consistently deliver client service at or above Drybar standards.
• Builds shop visibility and client loyalty through effective marketing and community engagement.
• Creates a seamless, high‑quality client experience that drives repeat business.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by Supervisor based on business needs.

• Self‑motivated with a preference for seeking and accepting challenging assignments.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment where day‑to‑day priorities change based on business needs.
• Strong communication skills, written and oral, to engage with diverse employee and management personalities.
• Comfortable leading diverse groups of individual contributors and receiving/providing direct feedback.
• Able to summarize data and provide reports to senior management.
• 2 to 3 years of experience working in a hair salon or similar environment.
• Familiarity with the software used (including Booker and Canva) is a plus.
• Willingness to go above and beyond in delivering success for the Shop.
• Excellent multitasking, people‑oriented, solution‑oriented, sales‑driven, and people‑driven.

• Competitive hourly wage plus tips and commissions from any service delivered.
• Company‑sponsored health insurance plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Eligibility for company incentives and bonuses.

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