Lead Barber

Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop

Edmonton

On-site

CAD 36,000 - 42,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Tiered pay

Retail commissions

Daily cash tips

Guaranteed clientele

Health benefits

Dental benefits

RRSP contributions

Flexible hours

Ongoing training

Retail discount

Global opportunities

Professional environment

Job summary

Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop in Edmonton is seeking a Lead Barber/Mentor to motivate, educate, and lead the barbers in the shop. The role emphasizes delivering the Tommy Gun’s experience with high professionalism and customer service, while guiding the team and supporting shop leadership.

The position is full-time, located at Mayfield Common, with a starting wage of $18/hour and a performance-based pay structure. Join a brand with world-wide opportunities and ongoing training.

Qualifications

Exceptional customer service skills for every guest
Adaptability to a fast-paced environment
In-depth industry knowledge and trend awareness
Excellent communication skills
Flexibility for shift work

Responsibilities

Welcome customers and identify preferences based on thorough consultations
Provide expert recommendations based on face shapes and tastes
Demonstrate high-quality technical skills including clipper cuts with fades and textures
Build lasting relationships with loyal customers
Maintain grooming stations and sterilize tools
Maximize retail opportunities through chair education
Deliver the Tommy Gun’s Guest experience
Educate and train barbers to improve performance

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Upselling/Retail

Shift Work

Adaptability

Industry Trends

Training Others

Education

Journeyman Barber

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 a Tommy Gun’s Barber Mentor, it is important that a positive and approachable demeanour is shown at all times, along with a versatile skill set and ability to achieve shop goals and targets. You will be required to motivate and encourage all barbers to help improve their skills and ensure they always deliver the Tommy Gun’s experience. 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 PerformanceEducating and Training Barbers

Who we are