| Detail | For this role |
|---|---|
| Department | Hospitality |
| Level | Entry level |
| Reports to | Salon Manager |
| Direct reports | None |
| Experience | Fresher or up to 3 years |
Salon Receptionist job description template
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Job title: Salon Receptionist
Department: Hospitality
Reports to: Salon Manager
Location: [City], [office, branch or site]
About the role
A Salon Receptionist runs the front desk of a salon, welcoming clients, managing bookings and handling billing. They answer calls, schedule appointments, take payments and keep the client flow smooth. The role reports to the Salon Manager. A good Salon Receptionist greets clients warmly, juggles the appointment book so stylists stay busy and clients are not kept waiting, handles billing accurately and makes the salon feel welcoming from the moment a client walks in.
Key responsibilities
- Welcome clients, manage the appointment book and schedule bookings efficiently.
- Answer calls and messages and book, change or confirm appointments.
- Handle billing, payments and package sales at the front desk.
- Manage the client flow so stylists stay busy and waits are short.
- Promote services, packages and memberships to clients at the desk.
- Handle client queries and small complaints politely at the front desk.
- Maintain client records, preferences and follow up details in the system.
- Follow up with clients for rebooking and pending appointments.
- Keep the reception and waiting area clean and presentable.
- Support product stock checks and retail sales at the counter.
Requirements
- 12th pass or graduate
- Front desk or customer service exposure
- Good spoken communication
- Fresher or up to 3 years
KRAs and KPIs for a Salon Receptionist
Key result areas for the appraisal form, each with a KPI you can measure every month or quarter.
| Key result area | How to measure it |
|---|---|
| Client service | Client feedback on reception and booking held above the standard |
| Appointment utilisation | Stylist chair utilisation supported above the target through scheduling |
| Billing accuracy | Billing and payment errors kept near zero each month |
| Rebooking | Rebooking follow ups completed within the agreed time |
| Package sales | Package and membership sales at the desk meet the monthly target |
Skills and tools
Tools used day to day: Salon booking software, POS billing, CRM, Telephone, MS Excel.
Reporting line and career path
Next roles: Salon Manager, Beautician, Guest Relations Executive
Interview questions for a Salon Receptionist
- How do you manage the appointment book so stylists stay busy?
- How do you handle a client who arrives late for a booking?
- How do you keep billing accurate at a busy desk?
- How do you promote a package to a client politely?
- How do you follow up a client for rebooking?
- How do you handle a client complaint at reception?
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What does a Salon Receptionist do?
A Salon Receptionist runs the front desk of a salon. They welcome clients, manage the appointment book, answer calls, handle billing and payments and promote services and packages. They manage the client flow so stylists stay busy and waits are short, reporting to the Salon Manager.
Why is the appointment book important in a salon?
The appointment book decides how busy stylists are and how long clients wait. A good receptionist schedules bookings so chairs stay filled without overbooking, fits in walk ins and manages gaps and cancellations. This keeps revenue up and clients happy, which is central to the salon's success.
What qualifications does a Salon Receptionist need?
Most Salon Receptionist roles ask for a 12th pass or graduate with front desk or customer service exposure and good spoken communication. Freshers are welcome. A warm manner, strong scheduling and multitasking, and accuracy with billing matter most at this entry level.