Lead Stylist/Barber for 1000 Member Luxury Salon and Lounge

Bp And Ij Corp; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Competitive base pay + commission

Premium tips

Job summary

Hammer & Nails Grooming Shop in Chapel Hill, NC, seeks a Lead Stylist to deliver executive-level cuts and shaves while guiding a skilled grooming team. This role blends client service excellence with mentorship, brand-standard compliance, and ongoing professional growth.

You will mentor barbers, onboard new stylists, and uphold premium shop-floor professionalism, ensuring every guest leaves refreshed and highly satisfied in a luxury environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of working experience as a licensed Stylist or Barber in a high-end salon or premium barbershop setting, with a proven track record of handling specialized men's grooming requests.
• Previous leadership experience as Lead Stylist, Salon Manager, or mentor is highly preferred.
• Expert proficiency in scissor cuts, clipper fades, beard shaping, and straight-razor shaving.
• Outstanding verbal communication skills with an approachable, collaborative, and people-first attitude.
• Flexibility to work a varied schedule, including peak salon hours such as evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Luxury Service: Provide executive-level haircuts, hair styling, beard trims, and hot-towel straight-razor shaves that embody the premium Hammer & Nails standard.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead, coach, and support a talented team of barbers and stylists to drive high productivity, technical mastery, and exceptional guest retention.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor shop floor activities to guarantee strict compliance with safety, sanitation, and brand protocols.
• Onboarding & Training: Help onboard new stylists and lead continuous education programs, utilizing our exclusive industry partnerships and specialized equipment.
• Client Experience Management: Act as a brand ambassador, helping resolve any guest concerns with grace and ensuring every client leaves feeling refreshed and highly satisfied.
• Product & Retail Promotion: Educate clients on premium grooming products and recommend regimens to meet monthly retail and service revenue goals.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Haircutting

Beard shaping

Team mentorship

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance

As the Lead Stylist at Hammer & Nails Grooming Shop, you will serve as the champion of style, technique, and exceptional client hospitality. Hammer & Nails provides a luxury, upscale grooming experience tailored specifically for men, featuring a premium lounge atmosphere, complementary beverages, personal TVs, and top-tier services ranging from haircuts and straight-razor shaves to hand and foot care.

In this dual-focused role, you will deliver world-class cuts, shaves, and styles to your own clients while leading, mentoring, and inspiring the salon’s grooming team. You will oversee the execution of brand protocols, maintain a high standard of shop floor professionalism, and foster an environment of continuous skill development.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Luxury Service: Provide executive-level haircuts, hair styling, beard trims, and hot-towel straight-razor shaves that embody the premium Hammer & Nails standard.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead, coach, and support a talented team of barbers and stylists to drive high productivity, technical mastery, and exceptional guest retention.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor shop floor activities to guarantee strict compliance with safety, sanitation, and brand protocols.
• Onboarding & Training: Help onboard new stylists and lead continuous education programs, utilizing our exclusive industry partnerships and specialized equipment.
• Client Experience Management: Act as a brand ambassador, helping resolve any guest concerns with grace and ensuring every client leaves feeling refreshed and highly satisfied.
• Product & Retail Promotion: Educate clients on premium grooming products and recommend regimens to meet monthly retail and service revenue goals.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of working experience as a licensed Stylist or Barber in a high-end salon or premium barbershop setting, with a proven track record of handling specialized men's grooming requests.
• Leadership Skills: Previous experience as a Lead Stylist, Salon Manager, or mentor is highly preferred.
• Technical Mastery: Expert proficiency in scissor cuts, clipper fades, beard shaping, and straight-razor shaving.
• Interpersonal Flair: Outstanding verbal communication skills with an approachable, collaborative, and people-first attitude.
• Availability: Flexibility to work a varied schedule, including peak salon hours such as evenings and weekends.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive base hourly pay and commission structure plus premium tips.
• Ongoing technical training and career growth pathways.
• Access to elite industry tools and exclusive brand partnerships.
• A luxury, low-stress working environment focused explicitly on health and self-care.