Hiring One Full-Time Barber
Beardsgaard is on the hunt for the barber who shall helm the 5th and final chair of this destination barbershop in the Shire of the Middle West. The shop is more booked than we can handle (5-6 weeks SOLID), with hordes of wooly Wildlings looking to get in daily. Worry not, there are swords hidden all over this place.
Please note that while plenty of cosmetologists can cut the classics just like barbers, if you are a cosmetologist, you must additionally hold a valid Illinois barber’s license to cut at Beardsgaard, as the majority of our services require razor work beyond the neck.
ABOUT THE JOB:
- Full time only (34 hours per week on the floor, 30 minutes for opening/closing)
- Hours: Tue-Wed 9:30 am-6:30 pm / Thu-Fri 11:30 am-8:30 pm / Sat 8:30 am-3:30 pm
- Employed commission
- 50% service / 15% retail (30 minute haircut averages at $30 per service ring at least $1500 service sales and $500 retail sales weekly, tips range from 25% to $20+ per service)
- Credit card tips paid out daily, paychecks issued weekly
- 1% profit sharing on all Beardsgaard online sales
- Health insurance benefits available, premiums covered at 25% by the shop
- 40% employee discounts on all retail, as well as 20% discount at sibling shop, River Peak Apothecary
ABOUT THE SHOP:
- Operating since 2014
- All chairs fully booked every day for weeks out
- Incredible front desk staff that keeps the books/shelves filled and shop stocked
- Destination retail location (clients come here specifically to buy) with extensive collection of both professional and small maker products, full backbar provided
- Continuing cutting and product education provided in shop
- Continual marketing and social media support provided by shop
- Unemployment insurance (such as the sort provided during the pandemic)
- Optional after hours shop Dungeons & Dragons campaign played in-Realm, and live on Twitch
- Built by a family to be a long-term sustainable work home for barbers who are looking to put down roots
- A collaborative small team o’ many skill sets looking for another teammate
IN SEARCH OF A BARBER WHO:
- Has an Illinois barber’s license
- Has 1+ years professional experience
- Is comfortable with clippers, scissors, razors and blow dryers
- Has strong sales skills
- Has a drive to never stop learning
- Loves dogs/animals in general
- May be a giant nerd of some sort (not required, but certainly helps)
Are you the barber Beardsgaard seeks? Send us that resume, and a link to your portfolio if you have it, to shop@beardsgaardbarbers.com to apply today.
