Studio Manager

About usColor Me Mine Bridgehampton is a pottery painting studio independently owned and operated as part of the Color Me Mine franchise system.Our Bridgehampton studio is opening this summer and will bring a creative and welcoming experience to the Hamptons community. Guests visit to relax, spend time with family and friends, celebrate special occasions, and create meaningful pieces they will cherish for years.We offer hundreds of ceramic pieces and a full range of art supplies in a bright and inspiring environment. The studio hosts birthday parties, family outings, date nights, team building events, and seasonal community gatherings throughout the year.The Studio Manager leads the team responsible for delivering this experience every day.The RoleThe Studio Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and performance of the studio. This role combines operational discipline, team leadership, and community engagement to ensure the studio consistently delivers an exceptional guest experience while meeting revenue, profitability, and brand standards.The Studio Manager leads the team, manages daily operations, monitors key business metrics, and builds relationships within the local community. This position requires both strategic thinking and hands on leadership on the studio floor.Because the business experiences strong seasonal fluctuations, the Studio Manager must be able to operate effectively with a lean team during quieter months while leading a fast paced operation during the busy summer season.Key ResponsibilitiesDrive annual sales goals by delivering exceptional guest experiences across walk in painting, reservations, parties, events, and group bookings in a welcoming environment that reflects the Color Me Mine brand.Recruit, train, and develop the team while ensuring appropriate staffing coverage throughout the year.Oversee daily studio operations including scheduling, inventory management, POS systems, opening and closing procedures, and ceramics production workflow.Ensure kiln room operations remain organized and efficient so customer pieces are ready when promised.Monitor studio performance including sales, customer traffic, and key business metrics.Support the growth of events, partnerships, and community relationships.Maintain strong studio standards including cleanliness, merchandising displays, and overall presentation.Support the studios social media presence by capturing authentic moments in the studio and collaborating with the team to create engaging local content. Engage with followers and help keep the studio visible within the Hamptons community.Ensure compliance with franchise standards, company policies, and local regulations.What We Are Looking For2 to 4 years of leadership experience in retail, hospitality, experiential entertainment, or similar customer facing businesses.Demonstrated success managing teams, training staff, and developing strong workplace culture.Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a fast paced environment while also operating independently during the off season.Comfort working both on the studio floor with guests and behind the scenes managing operations.Interest in community engagement and comfort using social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok.Comfort with POS systems, scheduling tools, and basic reporting.Availability for weekends, evenings, and peak seasonal periods.Ceramics or art teaching experience is a plus. recblid jvgl2nrg9dieuc95zo1mlnzpnb3vio