Barber

San Francisco Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading barber shop in Oakland is seeking full-time and part-time barbers to join its vibrant team. ACB Barbers emphasizes a community-driven approach, providing opportunities for professional growth and diverse clientele in a dynamic atmosphere adjacent to a bustling sports bar. Ideal candidates are passionate about barbering, possess excellent customer service skills, and are eager to learn new techniques, including traditional straight razor shaving. Join us to be part of an innovative space where barbering meets lifestyle and community.

Benefits

Monthly Education and Training

Comfortable, Fun Work Atmosphere

Free WiFi

Marketing to Build Clientele

Complimentary Drink for Clients

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable shaving or willing to learn.
• Great customer service and effective resolution of customer issues.
• Willingness to work with different textured hair/styles.

Responsibilities

• Perform scissor cuts, clipper work, and beard trims.
• Maintain station and surrounding area throughout shift.
• Participate in community-driven events and education opportunities.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Communication

Willingness to Learn

Job description

AC BARBERS IS HIRING FULL TIME and PART TIME BARBERS!!!

AC Barbers is a commision based barber shop open 7 days a week on a high foot-traffic street. Located at Grand and Broadway, in the heart of Oakland, we are in the center of a well developed and continuously growing area just two blocks from 19th st Bart station. The Paramount and Fox Theaters, Lake Merritt, numerous restaurants, offices, and bars are all within walking distance of our shop.

ACB is an extension of the very successful Athletic Club bar/restaurant brand and will be located directly next door to the 5,000 sq foot sports bar that has already brought thousands of people through the doors in just two months of being open. The Athletic Club is more than just a bar, it is a lifestyle brand in the making, and the team is excited to offer the next suite of services with AC Barbers. The huge positive for the barbershop and it’s barbers is the endless stream of potential clients who will be passing through the sports bar each week. We plan to directly market to these customers, to help turn ACB into the most popular barbershop in town.

Our goal as a barber shop is to be community driven by bringing people together through barbering, cocktails, music, and sports. We are looking to grow within the community of Oakland and challenge the traditional barbershop framework, but also keep the feel and vibe of the golden days of barbering. ACB will be host to a shop full of diverse barbers as well as clientele. We are looking for barbers that meet these standards;

Qualifications :

• Willingness to Work and Learn with Different Textured Hair/Styles
• MUST BE COMFORTABLE SHAVING *or Willing to Learn*
• Scissor and Clipper Cuts
• Coloring is Encouraged
• Braiding is Encouraged
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Upkeep of Station and Surrounding Area throughout Shift
• Compliance with State Board Regulations and Standards
• Great Customer Service
• Effectively Resolve Customer Issues
• Open and Direct Communication Style
• Willingness to Learn and Challenge Yourself Professionally
• Willingness to Donate Time to Charity and Community Events
• Attention to Detail
• Goal and Team Driven
• Social Media Presence for Self Promotion

ACB Provides

• Diverse Group of Coworkers, All Backgrounds and Experience Levels
• Monthly Education, Trainings, One-on-Ones
• Comfortable, Fun Work Atmosphere
• Online Booking
• Marketing to Build Clientele
• Full Back Bar
• Retail
• Free WiFi
• Complimentary Drink for Clients
• Mezzanine / Lounge Area for Clients *Comfy Chairs, cocktails and TVs*
• Front Desk Support
• Support from The Athletic Club Brand

ACB barbers will be offering the highest standard of services along with availability to do pop up services on weekends in our mezzanine/lounge area. The services we will be providing include, but are not limited to; scissor cuts, clipper work, beard trims, design work, shaves, and kids cuts. ACB will also be offering brading, manicures, pedicures, waxing, and neck/back massages as a rotating weekend pop up service in our mezzanine/lounge area. We will not be requiring barbers to do these additional services. This will be for independent partners who come in to do pop up day and weekend services.

One of the many things that will set ACB apart with our service menu is the opportunity to shave with Traditional Straight Razors made specifically for our shop. ACB will be doing a hands on training course to get all barbers certified in proper honing, stropping, and shaving techniques. *Yes, it is state board ok* The goal is to have the whole staff trained and comfortable giving Traditional Straight Razor Shaves as well as educating clients.

If this sounds like the right fit for you and/or interested in more information please contact Miles Palliser or Allie Davis directly through email. Include a brief bio of your haircutting style/self along with a resume and any links to social media/LinkdIn accounts.