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Company Description The Shade is redefining modern nail care. Built on precision, elevated service, and a zero-compromise approach to luxury, The Shade delivers a high-end, dry nail experience that blends European technique with a fashion-forward aesthetic. Every detail is intentional, from our all-inclusive service model to our clean, minimal environments. This is not a traditional nail salon. The Shade is designed for scale, built for impact, and driven by performance. Role Description This is a full-time, on-site role based in New York, NY for a Studio Manager at The Shade. The Studio Manager is responsible for leading a fast-paced, high-volume environment with a strong focus on sales, team performance, and operational excellence. This role goes beyond day-to-day management, it is about driving revenue, maximizing team productivity, and ensuring every client interaction reflects The Shade standard. You will oversee all studio operations, including scheduling, staff management, inventory, and client experience, while holding the team accountable to sales goals across services and retail. The ideal candidate thrives in a performance-driven environment, leads from the front, and understands how to turn traffic into revenue. Key Responsibilities • Own and drive studio sales performance across services and retail, • Lead, coach, and manage a team of nail technicians and front of house staff, • Oversee scheduling to maximize productivity, efficiency, and revenue per hour, • Maintain a high-energy, fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency, • Ensure an elevated, consistent client experience aligned with The Shade brand, • Monitor KPIs, set targets, and hold the team accountable to results, • Manage inventory, ordering, and product merchandising, • Train staff on sales techniques, client experience, and service standards, • Maintain studio cleanliness, organization, and operational flow Qualifications • Strong sales background with a proven ability to drive revenue and hit targets, • Leadership experience managing high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment, • Experience in beauty, luxury retail, or hospitality preferred, • Strong understanding of scheduling, staffing, and operational efficiency, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, • Comfortable working with booking systems and POS platforms, • Passion for luxury, aesthetics, and brand experience

Director of Studio Operations — Multi-Unit Beauty & Wellness New York, NY • Onsite • Full-time Leadership role with strong in-studio presence Base Salary: $110,000–$120,000 + up to $20,000 annual performance bonus About sundays sundays is a non-toxic nail care brand at the intersection of beauty and wellness. Our studios are designed to feel clean, calm, and restorative — a place where clients can slow down, feel cared for, and leave better than they arrived. We currently operate six studios across New York, with plans to continue expanding. We are looking for a strong operational leader to help build the systems, culture, and team structure needed for our next stage of growth. The Role sundays is looking for a hands-on Director of Studio Operations to lead our NYC studios and act as the multi-unit general manager across locations. This role is responsible for driving studio sales, hiring and developing studio leaders, improving client experience, and ensuring each location meets its monthly goals. This role combines strategic thinking, operational discipline, and people leadership. You will lead and mentor Studio Managers and Front Desk Managers while ensuring each location delivers exceptional client experiences, strong team culture, and consistent financial performance. What You'll Own Financial Performance & Profitability (35%) Drive revenue growth and financial health across all studio locations. Responsibilities include: • Lead studio teams to meet or exceed monthly sales targets across all locations, • Monitor studio performance using key metrics including revenue vs targets, technician utilization, client rebooking, and payroll efficiency, • Identify performance patterns early and implement solutions that improve both revenue and operational efficiency, • Partner with Studio Managers to develop strong local performance plans, • Collaborate with leadership on initiatives that drive sustainable growth across the studio network Operational Excellence(25%) Help build the operating systems that support a multi-location business. Responsibilities include: • Build and maintain a weekly studio performance dashboard tracking key KPIs including revenue vs target, technician utilization rate, rebooking rate, technician retention, and payroll efficiency, • Establish consistent weekly operating rhythms, including studio reviews, performance coaching, and leadership check-ins, • Use data to identify opportunities for improvement across scheduling, service delivery, and studio performance, • Partner with the founder to refine operational systems that support scaling from six studios to ten and beyond Team Development & Culture (25%) Lead and develop a strong studio leadership team. Responsibilities include: • Hire, onboard, and mentor Studio Managers and Front Desk Managers, • Provide regular coaching on leadership, performance management, and operational discipline, • Build a culture where team members feel supported, accountable, and proud of their work, • Retain high-performing technicians by fostering an environment where talented people can grow and thrive, • Recognize and celebrate team achievements across locations Client Experience & Sales Leadership (15%) Ensure every studio delivers the sundays client experience while coaching teams to increase rebooking, thoughtful service upgrades, and retail product sales. Responsibilities include: • Lead studio teams in delivering exceptional, consistent client experiences, • Coach teams on client rebooking, thoughtful service upgrades, and retail product recommendations, • Help each studio grow product retail sales with a goal of retail reaching 15% of total studio revenue, • Ensure team members understand sundays products and can recommend them naturally based on each client’s nail care needs, • Train teams to connect the sundays clean beauty and wellness philosophy to both services and products, • Help teams understand how rebooking, upgrades, retail sales, and client care influence overall studio performance, • Address client feedback and concerns thoughtfully to maintain high levels of satisfaction Operational Focus Areas Director of Studio Operations will monitor and improve key performance indicators across the studio network, including: • Revenue vs studio targets, • Technician utilization rate and scheduling efficiency, • Payroll efficiency, • Client rebooking rate, • Technician retention These metrics ensure studios operate efficiently while delivering exceptional client experiences and maintaining a strong team culture. Who You Are You are a disciplined and thoughtful operator who cares deeply about people, culture, and performance. You likely have: • 5 to 7+ years of experience in operations or multi-unit management, ideally within a premium service, hospitality, retail, beauty, or wellness environment, • Strong operational instincts and comfort working with performance data, • A leadership style that is supportive, clear, and accountable, • Experience building systems and processes in growing businesses, • A hands-on approach — you lead from the floor, not just from spreadsheets, • A genuine belief in the sundays philosophy of non-toxic beauty and mindful self-care, • You thrive in entrepreneurial environments and enjoy helping businesses grow. Compensation & Benefits Base salary: $110,000 – $120,000 depending on experience Performance bonus: up to $20,000 annually, paid quarterly Opportunity to grow into VP of Studio Operations as the company expands The chance to help shape the future of a fast-growing wellness-focused brand Bonus Scorecard Quarterly performance bonuses are based on a scorecard designed to reward both studio growth and operational health. Metric | Weight Studio revenue vs targets | 30% Technician utilization rate | 25% Client rebooking rate | 20% Technician retention | 15% Leadership & cultural alignment (Founder assessment) | 10% This balanced scorecard ensures the role is recognized for driving revenue growth, improving operational efficiency, maintaining strong team culture, and leading in alignment with the sundays brand values.

Job DescriptionBenefits/Perks • Competitive Hourly Pay plus commission, • Growth Opportunities, • Flexible schedule depending on your needs, • Strong supportive team, • 401k included Job SummaryWe are looking for experienced full-time and part-time nail technicians to join our team! Nail technician responsibilities may include working with Russian manicures/pedicures, Nail art, Builder gel manicures, Hard gel/Apres X extensions. Also looking for technicians who specialize in HIGH quality regular (not gel) and spa manicures/pedicures. If you are skilled in nail art techniques and committed to providing clients with exceptional service, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities • Build long-term relationships with customers based on trust and respect, • Provide excellent services, • Clear and kind communication with the customers and the team, • Learn new nail techniques, • Be responsible for proper sterilization and disinfection of tools, • Maintain a clean workspace and properly sanitized equipment Qualifications • Previous experience as a nail technician at least 1 year, • Skilled in a range of nail techniques, including extensions, nail art and Russian manicure, • Up-to-date on the latest trends in beauty and nails, • Strict adherence to sanitation and sterilization procedures, • Certification in cosmetology or a state nail technician license is preferred, • Excellent customer service and communication skills

Job Description Tomy Rivero Beauty Lab & Beauty Café in Washington Heights, Uptown Manhattan, NYC, is seeking talented Nail Technicians to join our fast-growing, creative team. We offer a unique, elevated beauty experience and value artists who are passionate about their craft and client care. This role involves delivering exceptional manicures, pedicures, gel services, and advanced nail art while fostering a polished, professional environment that reflects our brand's commitment to quality and artistry. Responsibilities • Perform manicures, pedicures, gel services, nail enhancements, and advanced nail art, • Deliver polished, elevated guest experiences from consultation to completion, • Maintain strict cleanliness and sanitation standards, • Educate clients on nail health, product use, and aftercare, • Keep workspace organized and visually appealing, • Collaborate with teammates to ensure smooth, efficient service flow, • Participate regularly in training and continuing education sessions, • Support team efforts with a flexible, cooperative approach, • Engage in social media content and occasional photography to showcase work Required Qualifications • Valid New York Nail Technician license (or in process of obtaining) Preferred Qualifications • 1+ years of experience in nail services, • Proficiency in gel nail application and nail enhancements, • Strong customer service skills with great attention to detail, • Creativity in nail art and design, • Positive attitude and excellent communication skills --------- Tomy Rivero Beauty Lab & Beauty Café en Washington Heights, Uptown Manhattan, NYC, está buscando Técnicas(os) de Uñas talentosas(os) para unirse a nuestro equipo creativo y en rápido crecimiento. Ofrecemos una experiencia de belleza única y elevada, y valoramos artistas apasionadas(os) por su trabajo y por brindar un servicio excepcional a cada cliente. Esta posición incluye realizar servicios de uñas de alta calidad mientras se mantiene un ambiente profesional, pulido y alineado con el compromiso de nuestra marca hacia la excelencia y el arte. Responsabilidades • Realizar manicuras, pedicuras, servicios en gel, extensiones y diseños avanzados de uñas, • Brindar una experiencia elevada y profesional desde la consulta hasta la finalización del servicio, • Mantener estrictos estándares de limpieza, higiene y desinfección, • Educar a los clientes sobre el cuidado de las uñas, productos y recomendaciones posteriores al servicio, • Mantener el área de trabajo organizada, limpia y visualmente atractiva, • Colaborar con el equipo para garantizar un flujo de trabajo eficiente y una excelente experiencia para los clientes, • Participar regularmente en entrenamientos y programas de educación continua, • Apoyar al equipo con una actitud flexible y colaborativa, • Participar en creación de contenido para redes sociales y sesiones ocasionales de fotografía para mostrar su trabajo Requisitos Obligatorios • Licencia válida de Técnica(o) de Uñas del estado de Nueva York (o actualmente en proceso de obtenerla) Calificaciones Preferidas • Más de 1 año de experiencia en servicios de uñas, • Experiencia y dominio en aplicaciones de gel y extensiones de uñas, • Excelentes habilidades de servicio al cliente y atención al detalle, • Creatividad en diseños y arte de uñas, • Actitud positiva y excelentes habilidades de comunicación En Tomy Rivero Beauty Lab & Beauty Café buscamos personas apasionadas, con mentalidad de equipo y ganas de crecer en un espacio creativo, moderno y enfocado en ofrecer una experiencia excepcional. Company DescriptionAt Tomy Rivero Beauty, we create experiences — not just services. With two NYC locations, we blend clean, high-end nail and facial treatments with a boutique café concept. We value professionalism, strong communication, team culture, and people who are excited to grow with a modern beauty brand. We specialize in healthy, non-toxic beauty services within a polished, relaxing environment designed to feel intentional, creative, and inspiring.At Tomy Rivero Beauty, we create experiences — not just services. With two NYC locations, we blend clean, high-end nail and facial treatments with a boutique café concept. We value professionalism, strong communication, team culture, and people who are excited to grow with a modern beauty brand.\r\nWe specialize in healthy, non-toxic beauty services within a polished, relaxing environment designed to feel intentional, creative, and inspiring.

Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Bonus based on performance, • Competitive salary, • Employee discounts, • Flexible schedule, • Free uniforms, • Opportunity for advancement, • Paid time off, • Training & development Benefits/Perks • Competitive Hourly Pay plus commission, • Growth Opportunities, • Flexible schedule depending on your needs, • Strong supportive team, • 401k included Job Summary We are looking for experienced full-time and part-timenail technicians to join our team! Nail technician responsibilities may include working with Russian manicures/pedicures, Nail art, Builder gel manicures, Hard gel/Apres X extensions. If you are skilled in nail art techniques and committed to providing clients with exceptional service, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities • Build long-term relationships with customers based on trust and respect, • Provide excellent services, • Clear and kind communication with the customers and the team, • Learn new nail techniques, • Be responsible for proper sterilization and disinfection of tools, • Maintain a clean workspace and properly sanitized equipment Qualifications • Previous experience as a nail technician at least 1 year, • Skilled in a range of nail techniques, including extensions, nail art and Russian manicure, • Up-to-date on the latest trends in beauty and nails, • Strict adherence to sanitation and sterilization procedures, • Certification in cosmetology or a state nail technician license is preferred, • Excellent customer service and communication skills

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