Store Manager | Muse Paintbar | Fairfax/Mosaic

MUSE PAINTBARMerrifield, VA
$23 - $26Onsite

About The Position

Muse Paintbar is a guided painting experience with 26 studios across the East Coast. We offer a unique environment where customers can enjoy a night out that involves painting, with a bar and kitchen available. We are not a gallery or a classroom, but a place for a fun experience and a good story.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of full-time management experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in art, business, marketing, finance, or a related field, or equivalent management experience.
  • Experience in the arts, and comfort painting with acrylics.
  • Experience in a customer-facing environment like a bar or restaurant.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Sales, service, and leadership instincts.
  • Comfortable in Google Workspace, Slack, and studio tech.
  • Full-time flexible availability on-site, regular weekends and evenings required.
  • Reliable transportation and willingness to travel up to 20% monthly.
  • Must be 21 or older.
  • TIPS and ServSafe Manager certification (training and payment provided if not certified).
  • Standing for long stretches.
  • Stepping onto and off of elevated surfaces frequently.
  • Frequent bending, reaching, moving, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • Moving through the studio quickly and safely, including tight spaces and raised surfaces like the stage.
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with music and large groups.
  • Extended periods sitting and working on a computer.
  • Reliable internet, reliable phone and laptop, and a quiet, well-lit space for remote work when needed.

Nice To Haves

  • Group art instruction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Run the studio, including daily operations, team management, customer experience, and sales.
  • Teach painting sessions with clear, step-by-step instructions.
  • Prep and run private events and parties from setup through breakdown.
  • Oversee and work in the kitchen, ensuring food safety and quality.
  • Drive sales through effective guest interaction.
  • Maintain studio cleanliness, organization, and marketing displays.
  • Review applications, conduct interviews, run paint auditions, and train new hires.
  • Provide ongoing feedback and coaching to team members.
  • Track performance and conduct reviews with Regional Manager and HR.
  • Build and maintain monthly schedules in partnership with the Regional Manager.
  • Review and approve time-off requests and escalate staffing needs.
  • Review timecards daily and submit weekly.
  • Conduct regular check-ins with the Regional Manager on sales, staffing, operations, and inventory.
  • Submit accurate inventory counts and orders, and process deliveries.
  • Handle in-studio customer complaints professionally.
  • Enforce alcohol service, safety, and cash handling procedures.
  • Submit maintenance and facility tickets as needed.
  • Collaborate with the Regional Manager on feedback for development and advancement.
  • Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid vacation time
  • Medical health benefits effective upon hire
  • Dental health benefits effective upon hire
  • Vision health benefits effective upon hire
  • Additional insurance options, including life insurance
  • Additional insurance options, including disability options
  • TIPS certification covered
  • ServSafe Manager certification covered
  • Free use of the studio and supplies when we're closed
  • Free gallery space to display and sell your own work without commission fees
  • Employee discount and monthly session vouchers
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