Lead Barber

Starting at $18/hour + Tips
Full-Time Position

Are you an experienced Barber or Hairstylist who takes pride in their craft and enjoys helping others succeed?

Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop Mayfield Common in Edmonton is looking for a Lead Barber / Barber Mentor to join our team!

As a Barber Mentor, you'll play an important role in motivating, inspiring, and educating fellow barbers while setting the standard for quality, professionalism, and customer service.

This position is ideal for someone with strong technical skills, a positive attitude, and the confidence to lead by example. You'll continue working behind the chair while supporting your teammates, helping improve their skills, and working alongside Shop Leadership to achieve shop goals.

As a Lead Barber, you'll be responsible for delivering an exceptional guest experience while supporting the development and performance of the barbering team.

Barbering & Guest Experience

• Welcome guests and conduct thorough consultations to understand their preferences
• Recommend haircuts and grooming styles based on face shape, hair type, and personal preferences
• Demonstrate advanced technical skills, including clipper cuts, fades, natural necklines, texturizing, and customized styling
• Provide high-quality shaving and grooming services
• Build lasting relationships with guests through consistent, professional service
• Maintain clean grooming stations and properly sanitize tools
• Educate guests on grooming products and recommend suitable retail options
• Consistently deliver the Tommy Gun's guest experience

Team Leadership & Mentoring

• Lead by example and maintain high standards of professionalism and customer service
• Motivate and encourage barbers to improve their skills and performance
• Provide confident, effective one-on-one training and coaching
• Share technical knowledge, industry trends, and best practices with the team
• Help barbers consistently deliver the Tommy Gun's guest experience
• Support shop performance goals and targets
• Work closely with Shop Managers, Shop Leadership, and the National Education Team
• Support team guidelines and requests from Shop Leadership
• Maintain a positive, approachable attitude and encourage a supportive team environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting wage of $18/hour
• Tiered pay scale with opportunities to increase hourly earnings
• Daily cash tips
• Retail commissions
• Vacation pay
• Health and dental benefits after six months for eligible full-time team members
• RRSP contributions

Workplace Perks

• Full-time employment
• Flexible scheduling
• An established brand with a steady flow of guests
• Generous retail discounts
• A positive, professional, and supportive work environment

Training & Career Opportunities

• Ongoing education with national and brand educators
• Access to experienced industry professionals
• Opportunities to further develop your leadership and mentoring skills
• Career advancement opportunities
• Potential opportunities at Tommy Gun's locations across Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand

We're looking for an experienced Barber or Hairstylist who can confidently demonstrate their technical abilities while helping others develop theirs.

Professional Qualifications

• Journeyperson certification or registered apprenticeship in Barber or Hairstylista
• Advanced skills across a wide range of men's haircuts, fades, current styling techniques, and shaving services
• Strong knowledge of current industry trends and grooming techniques
• Experience with retail product recommendations, upselling techniques, and guest education
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to adapt to a busy, fast-paced…