Store Manager | Muse Paintbar | Garden City

MUSE PAINTBAR•Garden City, NY

6d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Muse Paintbar is a guided painting experience with 26 studios across the East Coast. We offer a unique blend of art, entertainment, and social interaction, providing a fun and accessible way for people to explore their creativity. We are not a gallery or a classroom, but rather a vibrant social venue where guests can enjoy a night out that includes painting.

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 (e.g., bar, restaurant).
Group art instruction experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Sales, service, and leadership instincts.
Comfortable using Google Workspace, Slack, and studio technology.
Full-time flexible availability, including days, evenings, and regular weekends.
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).
Ability to stand for long stretches.
Ability to frequently step onto and off of elevated surfaces.
Ability to perform frequent bending, reaching, moving, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to move through the studio quickly and safely, including tight spaces and raised surfaces.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with music and large groups.
Ability to work extended periods sitting and working on a computer.
Reliable internet, phone, and laptop for remote work when needed.
Quiet, well-lit space for remote work when needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the arts
Comfort painting with acrylics
Experience in a customer-facing environment like a bar or restaurant
Group art instruction experience preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee daily studio operations, including opening and closing procedures.
Lead and assist painting sessions, providing clear, step-by-step instructions for beginners.
Prepare and manage private events and parties from setup to breakdown.
Supervise kitchen operations, ensuring food safety and quality standards are met.
Drive sales through effective guest engagement and team performance.
Maintain studio cleanliness, organization, and marketing display standards.
Recruit, interview, train, and provide ongoing feedback and coaching to new hires.
Conduct regular check-ins with team members to discuss performance and development.
Manage monthly staff schedules in partnership with the Regional Manager.
Review and approve time-off requests and manage daily timecards.
Conduct regular check-ins with the Regional Manager on sales, staffing, operations, and inventory.
Manage inventory counts, orders, and deliveries.
Handle in-studio customer complaints professionally and escalate complex issues.
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.