Barber

midtown; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Midtown is seeking a skilled barber to join our Chicago club. You will provide tailored cuts, fades, blowouts, and beard services while delivering exceptional guest experiences and maintaining a polished shop area.

With a barber license and at least one year of experience, you will stay current with trends, promote services and retail, and collaborate with colleagues to meet department goals. Compensation is commission-based (35–50%), reflecting performance and tenure.

Qualifications

• Barber license is required.
• Minimum of one year of barbering experience.
• Excellent client service and communication.
• Maintain a clean, organized barber shop.
• Able to promote services and retail.

Responsibilities

• Provide hair treatments per established procedures.
• Learn new trends and techniques.
• Maintain cleanliness and inventory.
• Promote services and participate in events.
• Sell retail products and meet goals.
• Address client needs professionally.

Skills

Barbering

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Barber license

Job description

About Midtown

Midtown exists to inspire people to become their best selves through the power of movement, connection, and belonging. Founded in 1970, Midtown has grown from one tennis club in Chicago to owning and operating eight luxury athletic clubs across the United States and Canada.

Take a sneak peek inside our spa: https://www.midtownhotelchicago.com/spa

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.

MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.