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Salon Manager

Cardiff

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Full Time

Beauty

Permanent Contract

£ 35,500 per annum

About the Role

Job Title: Salon Manager  
Location: St Davids Cardiff
Hours: 39 hours per week  
Salary: £35,500 per hour 

 
Beauty Studio at Superdrug 
 
We currently have 9 beautiful fully functioning Hair & Beauty Salons with plans to open many more, we offer treatments from Hair & Barbering, brows to nails to Lashes and have partnered with professional brands such as Orly, Studex, Lash Perfect, Eyelash Emporium & Schwarzkopf.   

What’s in it for you? 


Our success comes from our people – they make the difference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver that Superdrug feeling! In return we give you:   

  • A competitive salary 
  • 28 days holiday   
  • Earn a bonus of up to 25% of your salary 
  • Amazing discounts - Up to 30% discount at Superdrug for you and a nominated friend, complimentary hair & nail treatments, and competitions throughout the year – prizes include photoshoot attendance (model preparation), ORLY hampers, Love2Shop vouchers and team nights out  
  • Professional inhouse training with our brand partners 
    Attendance to our annual Beauty Studio conference
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental/adoption leave, company sick pay and pregnancy loss and support


The Role 

As well as working as a Senior Stylist, the role includes leading the team and operations. The services on offer include, brow and lash treatments, manicures, pedicures, lash extensions, spray tanning and full hair salon and barbering services. 

  • Manage the studio team to provide an excellent service to customers within the Beauty Studio environment.
  • Team management including performance, rotas and training for the team (approximately 15 stylists/barbers/beauty therapists).
  • Ensuring that customers are welcomed and leave with “That Superdrug Feeling” and deal professionally with all customer queries and complaints.
  • Encouraging the team to upsell to customers in the Superdrug store and create interest in the rest of the Beauty Studio zone.
  • Take ownership for the ordering and management of salon stock.
  • Leading by example to ensure the best consultation and advice takes place with customers, especially when providing a colour service. 

About You

  •  NVQ level 3 minimum and ideally up to NVQ level 4 in hairdressing
  • Have Outstanding communication skills and previous management experience 
  • Established background in hair dressing, barbering or beauty therapy.
Ready to Apply?

Location

Level 0G Unit LG 46-48, St David's Dewi saint Shopping Centre Bridge St, Cardiff, CF10 2EF, United Kingdom

Why Work With Us?

Superdrug, where we embrace exciting challenges that make a real difference. We provide a supportive environment where your innovative ideas and proactive spirit are not just welcomed but celebrated. Where you can be you! Are you ready to make your mark with us?

Complimentary Beauty Services

As a benefit of working within our Beauty Studios, colleagues providing services are entitled to free treatments, including manicures and threading services. Hair colleagues are also entitled to free haircuts and colouring. 

Team Member Discount

A fantastic discount for you & your nominated person giving you 30% off all Superdrug Own Brand products and, 10% on all other branded goods. During the year we also have friends and family events, where we increase your discount and allow you to share it!

Regular Incentives

We love a good competition and regularly offer chances to win products from brands like Orly, Eyelash Emporium, and Studex. In-store incentives, team nights out, and other prizes are available throughout the year. You'll also have the chance to attend our annual Beauty Studio conference, where we share updates and hear from our brands, who often provide freebies!

Stream

We offer Stream - An app which allows you to track your shifts and how much you're earning throughout the month and access up to 40% of your pay ahead of payday, giving you flexibility over when you get paid. It also has a whole host of other financial wellbeing features!

Other Benefits

We review pay annually, with any increases taking effect from 1st January. You’ll also enjoy up to 28 days of holiday (pro-rated for part-time staff), with the option to buy or sell days, plus extra holiday the longer you stay—rising to 28 days after 3 years and 30 days after 5 years.

The Payroll Giving Scheme

Making it super easy to give a regular donation to a charity close to your heart, and as it’s a tax-efficient, so it costs you less to give more.

Recognition Scheme

We're proud to celebrate our teams and work that we all do. Offering internal recognition schemes and awards to thank our colleagues for everything that they do.

There’s More!

With up to 28 days holiday for part-time roles and our bank holiday swap scheme which respects all religious holidays, there’s plenty more to discover. Check out the "Our Benefits" page for more!

Journey to Joining Our Amazing Team

  1. 1. Submit Your Application

    Apply online by submitting your CV, ensuring it highlights how your experience aligns with our beauty roles.

  2. 2. Telephone Screening

    Our Talent Team will review your application, and if you meet the role's requirements, they will contact you to arrange a 20-minute telephone screening. This conversation will help us learn more about you and your experience.

  3. 3. Interview

    If you successfully pass the telephone screening, you will be invited to a face-to-face interview with the Store Manager or Beauty Studio Manager. The interview will be held in-store and will involve a detailed discussion about your experience and expertise in Beauty or Hair.

  4. 4. Trade Test

    We want to see you do what you do best! At your face-to-face interview, you will also be asked to complete a Trade Test so we can assess your practical skills and client interaction.  This could be a nail, brow or hair treatment – dependant on what role you have applied for. The Talent Team will talk you through this when scheduling so you know exactly what to expect,  Please note, to ensure the Trade Test runs smoothly, we ask that you bring along a friend/family member who can act as your model for this assessment.

  5. 5. Offer & Onboarding

    If successful, you will receive a job offer with details about the role, salary, training, and benefits. We'll guide you through the onboarding process to ensure a smooth start into your new role.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions? We have answers! - Check out our FAQ page for more.

Job Reference: 234578