Lead Barber

Tommy Gun's

Edmonton

Hybrid

CAD 20,000 - 29,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Tiered Pay

Retail & Service Commissions

Daily Tips

Guaranteed Clientele

Health Benefits

RRSP Matching

Flexible Hours

Brand Training

Retail Discount

Global Opportunities

Industry Leaders

Positive Workplace

Job summary

Tommy Gun's Mayfield Common in Edmonton is seeking a Lead Barber/Mentor to guide and elevate the team of barbers. You will mentor, train, and model outstanding customer service while upholding brand standards and shop leadership guidelines.

This role focuses on coaching, performance, and delivering the Tommy Gun’s guest experience. As Lead Barber you’ll perform advanced cuts and shaves, educate staff on trends, and drive retail opportunities.

Qualifications

Trained Journeyman-certified Barber or Hair Stylist, or in Apprenticeship
Exceptional Customer Service Skills
Adaptability to a Fast-paced Environment
In-depth Industry Knowledge and Trend Awareness
Excellent Communication Skills
Flexibility for Shift Work

Responsibilities

Welcome customers and Identifying Preferences based on thorough consultations
Providing Expert Recommendations Based on Face Shapes and Tastes
Demonstrating High-Quality Technical Skills, including clipper cuts with fades, natural necklines, texturizing, and customization to client needs and hair type
Building Lasting Relationships with Loyal Customers
Maintaining Grooming Stations and Sterilizing Tools
Maximizing Retail Opportunities through effective Chair Education
Delivering the Tommy Gun’s Guest experience
Maximizing Barber Performance
Educating and Training Barbers

Skills

Customer Service

Adaptability

Industry Knowledge

Communication Skills

Shift Flexibility

Haircut & Shave Skills

Upselling Techniques

Relationship Building

Trend Awareness

Training & Mentoring

Education

Journeyman Barber Certification

Apprenticeship in progress

Job description

Exciting Opportunity: Join our Team at Tommy Gun's Mayfield Common!

As a Tommy Gun’s Barber Mentor, you are responsible for motivating, inspiring, educating and setting an example to all the Barbers in your team. The Barber Mentor will always positively represent the brand and uphold the highest levels of professionalism and customer service. You will also support the team guidelines and requests from Shop Leadership. As Barber Mentor you set the standard for all the Barbers in your team.

Position: Lead Barber / Mentor

Work Term: Full-time

Location: Mayfield Common - Edmonton

Wage: starting at $18/hour, performance-based

Who we are:

At Tommy Gun's we believe that there’s nothing greater than The Fresh Cut Feeling; running your hands across your face after having a hot towel shave or the smile you get when you know your Barber or Stylist has nailed your look.

At Tommy Gun’s our mission is to ensure that every Guest who visits us walks away feeling and looking their best. Our commitment to an unparalleled Tommy Gun’s experience doesn’t stop with our customers—we want you to love where you work. When our team is happy, everybody’s happy.

Benefits:

At Tommy Gun's we invite skilled barbers to join our respected team. With over 100 global locations, our brand presence ensures a consistent flow of clientele, boasting an average wait time of just 50 minutes. As the backbone of our organization, Barbers enjoy benefits after just 6 months for full-time team members, RRSP contributions, and vacation pay.

Tiered performance-based pay
Retail & Service Commissions
Tips Paid out Daily in Cash
Daily Cash Tips - because you deserve instant recognition!
Guaranteed Clientele - your chair is always in demand!
Health and Dental Benefits - we've got your back!
Matching RRSP Contributions - plan for your future success!
Flexible Hours & Work Schedule - your life, your terms!
Ongoing Training with National & Brand Educators - stay at the cutting edge!
Generous Retail Discount - treat yourself!
Global Opportunities - Canada, USA, Australia, and NZ await your talent!
Access to industry leaders – we know people!
Positive and Professional Work Environment - because your workplace should feel like home!

Requirements:

Are you a trained Journeyman-certified Barber or Hair Stylist, or in the process of completing your Apprenticeship? We're seeking individuals with:

Exceptional Customer Service Skills - can you go above and beyond for every guest, every time
Adaptability to a Fast-paced Environment
In-depth Industry Knowledge and Trend Awareness
Excellent Communication Skills
Flexibility for Shift Work

Required Qualifications and Skills Core Skills

Demonstrates a high level across all haircut styles, fades and on trend styling as well as all shave services
An extensive knowledge in upselling techniques/retail offering
Ability to develop close working relationships with Shop Managers, National Education Team and Barbers
Understanding of all industry trends
Confident in one on one training

As a Lead Barber at Tommy Gun’s, your responsibilities include:

Welcome customers and Identifying Preferences based on thorough consultations
Providing Expert Recommendations Based on Face Shapes and Tastes
Demonstrating High-Quality Technical Skills, including clipper cuts with fades, natural necklines, texturizing, and customization to client needs and hair type
Building Lasting Relationships with Loyal Customers
Maintaining Grooming Stations and Sterilizing Tools
Maximizing Retail Opportunities through effective Chair Education
Delivering the Tommy Gun’s Guest experience
Maximizing Barber Performance
Educating and Training Barbers

Who we are