SOAK Academy — Module 04
MODULE 04 · SUPPORT

You should never have to guess who to ask.

Support at SOAK is about knowing where to communicate, who owns what, and when to escalate something so you can get the right help quickly.

COMMUNICATION

Use the right channel.

Clear communication keeps things moving and makes it easier for the right person to help you.

For day-to-day communication, SOAK uses Slack. If you are unwell or unable to attend your shift, follow the sickness process below.

IF YOU ARE UNWELL OR UNABLE TO ATTEND

Email reception@soak.bar

  • Notify at least 2 hours before your start time
  • Do not message on social media
  • Do not pass the message through another staff member

All other communication must be done on Slack.

WHO TO CONTACT ABOUT WHAT

Your support map.

Go to the person closest to the issue first. If it can't be resolved, it can then be escalated.
Founder

Carlie

Beauty department.
Escalated client experience issues if unresolved.

Founder

Bradley

Maintenance and operational issues.
Escalated client experience issues if unresolved.

Management

Ella

Rosters and roster changes.
Leave requests.
New team onboarding.
General team coordination.

Management

Bianca / Kylie

Nail techniques and tools.
Nail team questions.
Training and progression in nails.

Management

Valerie

Timesheets.
Employment Hero access.
Payslips.

Management

Alison

Zenoti and system issues.
Escalated client experience issues if unresolved.

Management

Tia

Low stock.
Stocktaking.
Ordering.

Management

Grace

Social media and marketing.
Notion access and usage.

WHEN YOU'RE UNSURE

Ask early.

It is always easier to clarify something early than fix a bigger issue later.

Technical question?

Ask Bianca / Kylie or the appropriate educator before continuing if you are unsure about a nail service, technique or tool.

System or operational question?

Use the support map above to go to the person responsible for that area rather than guessing or asking multiple people.

WHEN SOMETHING GOES WRONG

Escalate clearly.

A calm, early escalation protects the client experience and gives the team the best chance to resolve the issue properly.
01

Identify the issue

Be clear on what has happened, what the client needs, and whether the issue is technical, operational or client-experience related.

02

Go to the right person

Use the contact map rather than sending the same issue to multiple people.

03

Escalate if unresolved

If a client experience issue can't be resolved in the salon, escalate it to the appropriate manager or founder listed above.

THE TAKEAWAY

Support works best when communication is clear.

Ask questions, use the right channel and escalate early when something isn't right. You don't need to know everything — you do need to know where to go.

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