Description
Operate and manage a barber shop while delivering professional barbering services, including cutting, trimming, shampooing, styling, beard grooming, and shaves; oversee staff, scheduling, inventory, sanitation, compliance, customer service, and daily financial operations.
- • Provide haircuts and trims per client requests and current styles using clippers, shears, combs, and blow dryers.
- • Shape and trim beards and mustaches; apply lather and perform straight-razor shaves.
- • Shampoo, condition, and style hair; offer basic color or texture services as allowed.
- • Drape clients and maintain proper protection and comfort during services.
- • Consult with clients to determine desired services and recommend styles or treatments.
- • Maintain shop sanitation; clean and sterilize tools; ensure stations and floors are tidy.
- • Enforce health, safety, and state barbering regulations and maintain licenses.
- • Manage daily opening and closing procedures and shop appearance.
- • Schedule appointments, manage walk-ins, and optimize chair utilization.
- • Operate POS; record services, process payments, balance cash drawers, and reconcile sales.
- • Maintain client records, service histories, and preferences.
- • Order and manage inventory of supplies, products, and equipment.
- • Recruit, train, and supervise barbers and support staff; assign shifts.
- • Monitor service quality and provide coaching on techniques and customer care.
- • Market shop services; oversee promotions, social media, and local partnerships.
- • Handle customer inquiries and resolve complaints to ensure retention.
- • Recommend and sell grooming products and treatments.
- • Perform administrative tasks such as budgeting, invoicing, and vendor management.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
