Studio Manager – Kendall Square Studio

📍 5 Broad Canal Way, Cambridge, MA

Tend is where dentistry meets hospitality, and where clinical excellence and a people-first mindset come together to redefine the patient experience. We're looking for a Studio Manager who will be the heartbeat of our Kendall Square studio — someone passionate about building a positive culture, developing top-tier teams, and driving operational excellence, revenue growth, and studio performance.

If you are energized by leadership, passionate about delivering best-in-class member care, and motivated by building and growing a successful business, you may be the perfect fit to lead our location in East Cambridge!

What You’ll Do

• Lead and Inspire: Build a studio culture rooted in collaboration, positivity, and performance. Foster a people-first environment where team members feel empowered, supported, and excited to deliver amazing care.

• Operational Leadership: Manage the day-to-day operations of a high-volume studio. Ensure excellence across staffing, scheduling, inventory management, compliance, and member experience.

• Drive Revenue, Sales, and Production: Partner with clinical leadership to achieve (and exceed) monthly revenue and production goals. Motivate the team through clear expectations, ongoing coaching, and recognition of achievements.

• Champion the Member Experience: Create an environment where every Tend member feels welcomed, cared for, and delighted — ensuring a best-in-class experience from check-in to check-out.

• Develop Your Team: Hire, onboard, train, and coach a team of 20+ clinical and non-clinical professionals. Conduct regular feedback sessions, performance reviews, and foster career growth.

• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with central operations, talent, marketing, and other support teams to drive success at the studio level.

• Track Performance Metrics: Own studio KPIs, forecast needs, analyze trends, and continuously identify opportunities for improvement.

About You

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred (or equivalent experience).

• 2+ years leading operational teams of 15+ employees in healthcare, hospitality, or a related service-driven industry.

• 5+ years of management or operations experience strongly preferred.

• Proven track record of driving sales, hitting revenue targets, and optimizing production.

• Financially savvy — comfortable managing budgets and identifying levers for business growth.

• Exceptional communication skills — equally comfortable motivating a team or resolving member concerns.

• Hands-on leadership style with a high sense of urgency and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

• Strong technology skills — able to navigate scheduling systems, reporting dashboards, and Dentrix Ascend with ease.

• Excited to build, grow, and lead in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Studio Location and Hours

Kendall Square Studio | 5 Broad Canal Way, Cambridge, MA 02142

Studio Operating Hours:

• Monday/Thursday/Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Tuesday/Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Shifts:

• M/Th/F: 7:30 AM–4:00 PM or 9:00 AM–5:30 PM

• Tu/W: 6:30 AM–3:00 PM or 11:00 AM–7:30 PM

• Sat: 7:30 AM–3:30 PM

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary

• Quarterly Bonus Opportunity based on studio performance, EBITA, and member satisfaction metrics.

• Comprehensive Health Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (with Tend covering 51-80% of premiums).

  • Dental Wellness Program with up to $1,000 in annual reimbursement for in-studio services.

  • Telemedicine, gym discounts, and health advocate services.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan:

  • 4% company match (100% of the first 3% contributed, 50% of the next 2%).

• Paid Time Off:

  • 15 days PTO in your first year, increasing with tenure.

  • 7 company-paid holidays.

• Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability Insurance – employee paid with discounted rates.

• Supplementary Benefits: Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness coverage available.

• Commuter Benefits: Pre-tax transit and parking options.

• Employee Assistance Program and Personal Health Advocate services — at no cost to you.

• Growth and Development: Career pathing and learning opportunities within a fast-growing organization.

Why Tend?

At Tend, you’ll be part of something bigger: a team that's committed to transforming dental care for the better.
Our values — Tend to Others, Be Brave Enough to Lead, Savor the Ride, Embrace Our Differences, and Rooted in Growth — aren't just words on a wall; they guide everything we do.
We believe in taking care of our members and our team, fostering an environment where kindness, innovation, and growth are celebrated.

Come build the future of dentistry with us — and have a little fun along the way.

The Tend Difference

The highest standard of care, anywhere.
At Tend, you’ll work alongside esteemed clinical leaders and experience-obsessed colleagues to deliver care that’s not only top-tier — it’s unforgettable. With access to advanced technology and thoughtfully designed studios, you’ll help create dental experiences that patients actually look forward to. Our hospitality-driven approach makes every visit feel personal, warm, and empowering.

A top-tier clinical team who puts patients first.
We value science over sales and lead with empathy, transparency, and integrity. There are no production quotas here — just a shared commitment to doing what’s right for our patients. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture where team members go the extra mile for each other and for every patient who walks through our doors.

Innovate Dentistry. Tend to Others. Grow Together.
Tend is redefining what it means to grow a career in dentistry. We offer a modern, patient-first environment backed by cutting-edge tools and systems, industry-leading compensation and benefits, and robust opportunities for continuing education and professional development. Whether you’re clinical or corporate, you’ll be part of something meaningful — and surrounded by people who care.

Tend is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. Tend does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination.

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