Barber

midtown; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MIDTOWN is seeking skilled barbers to deliver professional hair treatments and premium customer service. You will maintain a clean shop, stay current with trends, and support team goals while promoting services and retail products to members and guests.

Candidates should have at least one year of barbering experience, a valid barber license, and a passion for exceptional client care. This role offers commission-based earnings and opportunities to participate in events and promotions.

Qualifications

• Barber License is required.
• Minimum of one year of barbering experience at a high proficiency level.
• Demonstrates high level of client service with courtesy and attentiveness.
• Maintain shop image and inventory in need of restock.

Responsibilities

• Provide hair treatments per established procedures.
• Learn new hair trends and barbering techniques proactively.
• Maintain cleanliness of the barber shop area and secure supplies after shift.

Skills

Client service

Communication

Time management

Independence

Reliability

Barbering skills

Education

Barber License

Job description

The Position

Our Barbers are courteous professionals interested in promoting the well-being and satisfaction of our members and guests. They are an integral part of our organization and:

• Provide hair treatments in accordance with established procedures
• Are proactive about learning new hair trends and barbering techniques
• Maintain cleanliness of barber shop area throughout shift, dispose of trash and dirty lines, and secure supplies at end of shift
• Partner with and assist other associates to promote barber/spa/salon services and achieve departmental goals
• Promote barber/spa/salon services, participate in events, sell retail products, achieve personal goals
• Address needs in a professional, positive and timely manner

Our Barbers

• Barber License required
• Have a minimum of one year of experience as a hair barber; demonstrating a high level of proficiency
• Demonstrate a high level of client service with courtesy and attentiveness
• Maintain physical image of barbershop as well as supply inventory
• Promote their own work as well as participation in club programs/events
• Must adhere to local and state licensing laws and regulations
• Previous customer service experience preferred
• Friendly, personable, and passionate about barbering
• Great communicator and fantastic with time management skills
• Very reliable and able to work independently
• Excellent technical barbering abilities which include Tailored cuts, Fades, Blowouts, Tapering, Shear work, Hot towel shaves, Specialty beard services, and Enhancements

Compensation

Commission between 35 - 50%, based on experience

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.