Tend

Studio Manager

Tend$80K — $95K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years' experience in a leadership role within healthcare or hospitality.
  • Experience partnering with clinical teams to optimize care delivery.
  • Strong track record in managing KPIs, budgets, and operational objectives.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for team motivation and influence.
  • Demonstrated passion for creating a positive workplace culture and enhancing patient experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee daily studio operations focusing on efficiency and patient flow.
  • Collaborate with staff to enhance patient experience and achieve NPS goals.
  • Monitor performance through KPIs, coaching staff to meet targets in real time.
  • Conduct onboarding, training, and development to support team growth.
  • Foster a collaborative and respectful studio culture aligned with company values.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to hire and sustain a high-performing team.
  • Ensure compliance and quality standards through regular studio assessments.
  • Optimize staff schedules to maximize patient access while maintaining performance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including a Dental Wellness Program.
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and company holidays for work-life balance.
  • 401(k) plan with company match for future financial planning.
  • Life & AD&D insurance, along with access to EAP and legal support services.
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings accounts (HSAs), and pre-tax transit benefits.
Full Job Description
As the Studio Manager, you'll lead day-to-day operations for your studio, ensuring that patients receive best-in-class care while your team feels supported, engaged, and inspired. You'll oversee 10-20+ staff members, balancing operational excellence, financial performance, and culture-building in equal measure.

What You'll Do
  • Lead Daily Operations: Ensure the studio operates efficiently across staffing, scheduling, inventory, and patient flow.
  • Champion Patient Experience: Collaborate with providers and staff to achieve or exceed NPS and revenue goals while addressing patient concerns with compassion.
  • Drive Performance: Monitor KPIs, coach your team in real time, and make adjustments to meet studio targets.
  • Develop Your Team: Lead onboarding, training, and regular check-ins that build alignment, accountability, and growth for your staff.
  • Promote Culture: Actively model Tend's values and foster a culture of respect, inclusivity, and collaboration in the studio.
  • Partner Cross-Functionally: Work with People, Clinical, and Operations teams to hire, retain, and support a high-performing studio staff.
  • Ensure Compliance & Quality: Conduct regular walk-throughs to maintain a safe, compliant, and welcoming studio environment.
  • Optimize Scheduling: Manage staff schedules to balance patient access with efficiency and meet performance goals.

Who You Are

You're a people-first leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You live Tend's values every day and know how to bring them to life in your studio:
  • Tend to Others: You deliver results that matter to patients and your team while fostering a supportive, caring environment.
  • Be Brave Enough to Lead: You step into challenges with confidence, making decisions that balance operational needs and patient care.
  • Savor the Ride: You bring energy and positivity, keeping your team motivated through both busy days and challenges.
  • Embrace Our Differences: You create an inclusive environment where every team member and patient feels valued and respected.
  • Rooted in Growth: You're open to feedback, reflective in your approach, and committed to personal and professional growth.

Role-Based Competencies:
  • Grows Other Every Day: You coach and grow your team, building future leaders within the studio.
  • Keep the Studio in Sync: You organize work effectively, aligning people, processes, and priorities to meet studio goals.
  • Think Ahead, Act Today: You anticipate challenges, think ahead, and act proactively to keep your studio on track.

What You Have
  • 5+ years' experience leading teams of 10+ staff in a healthcare or hospitality environment.
  • Experience partnering with clinical providers to deliver care and drive performance.
  • 5+ years' experience in management or operations preferred.
  • Proven success managing KPIs, budgets, and operational targets.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence and motivate teams.
  • A passion for creating a positive culture and delivering an outstanding patient experience.
  • Agility and problem-solving skills to thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.

Physical RequirementsThis position requires the ability to perform the essential job duties listed, with or without reasonable accommodation:
  • Ability to sit, stand, and move around the studio for extended periods while supporting front desk operations and studio needs.
  • Manual dexterity and proficiency with office technology, including computer systems, phones, and point-of-sale tools.
  • Adequate vision (with or without correction) to review schedules, financial presentations, reports, and other documentation.
  • Ability to bend, reach, and move throughout the studio to assist with daily operations such as tidying, organizing, and preparing the space.
  • Occasional lifting or movement of supplies, packages, and equipment up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with guests, team members, and cross-functional partners both in person and through technology.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

What We Offer

We believe taking care of people starts with taking care of our own. Here's how we've got you covered at Tend:
  • Health Comes First - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - plus our own Dental Wellness Program
  • Time to Recharge - Enjoy generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and company holidays - because rest is productive.
  • Plan for the Future - 401(k) with company match
  • Support, When You Need It - Life & AD&D insurance, EAP, legal support, and more
  • Smart Spending Options - FSAs, HSAs, and pre-tax transit benefits

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Pay Range

$80,000-$95,000 USD

About Tend

Tend is a healthcare company that provides personalized dental care. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in New York, New York. Tend offers a modern and comfortable dental experience, with amenities such as noise-cancelling headphones, massage chairs, and virtual reality headsets. The company uses advanced technology to provide high-quality dental care, including 3D imaging and digital impressions. Tend also offers a membership program that includes regular check-ups, cleanings, and discounts on other services. The company has a team of experienced dentists and is committed to making dental care more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
Learn more about Tend
Size
11 employees
Industry
Founded
2018

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