OVERVIEW
A retail spa in Columbia, SC is seeking a full-time Front Desk Manager to help lead a team of 5-6 spa associates. This role is ideal for someone with retail or spa management experience, and a confident customer-facing, retail sales personality. The Front Desk Manager reports directly to the Spa Manager/Area Manager and will help lead front desk operations, team performance, and membership sales metrics.
DETAILS/DUTIES
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Help oversee daily front desk operations
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Provide approximately 12 hours (2 shifts) per week of direct front desk coverage
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Conduct weekly meetings with Spa Manager
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Run daily sales huddles reviewing progress toward goals
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Conduct monthly performance check-ins with staff
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Complete weekly phone call audits
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Observe and correct team behaviors
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Lead monthly team meetings
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Oversee new hire onboarding and ongoing staff training
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Coordinate Spa Associate scheduling and staffing levels
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Collaborate with a Lead Spa Associate who will assist with administrative tasks
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Maintain accurate processes for inactive and canceled members
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Support gift card promotions and customer engagement during peak seasons
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Work a rotating share of nights and weekends to support whole-team accountability
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Participate in an established rotating schedule; occasional shift changes may extend coverage to 7pm
QUALIFICATIONS
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Management experience, preferably in retail, hospitality, spa, or service-driven environments
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Strong sales personality and ability to drive team performance
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Proven leadership skills with experience managing a team
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Ability to create a positive, energetic team culture
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Coachable, accountable, and comfortable holding others accountable
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Strong communication and customer service skills
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Comfortable working on-site at the front desk in Columbia
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Comfortable working primarily Monday-Friday 9-5 with some extended shifts until 7 p.m. and every 3rd weekend (subject to coverage needs and staying at 40 hours per week with make-up days off for weekend coverage)
PAY/BENEFITS
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$42k-$48k/year
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Monthly bonus based on team performance (conversion, active member growth, gift card sales during promos)
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7 Paid Holidays & additional PTO
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No health benefits provided, but may be able to negotiate on total comp package
