Job Description: Barber

Summary

Provide knowledgeable and courteous service to all clients while managing and operating a barber shop in full accordance with state/federal regulations.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Essential Functions

·         Order supplies.

·         Perform clerical and administrative duties such as keeping records, running a cash register and completing required reports.

·         Apply lather; and shave beards, or neck and temple hair contours, using razors.

·         Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments.

·         Clean work stations and sweep floors.          

·         Curl or straighten hair using special equipment.

·         Cut and trim hair according to clients' instructions and/or current hairstyles, using clippers, combs, hand-held blow driers, and scissors.

·         Must be able to work with all hair types.

·         Drape and pin protective cloths around customers' shoulders.

·         Question patrons regarding desired services and haircut styles.

·         Record services provided on cashiers' tickets or cash registers and receive payment from customers.

·         Shampoo hair.

·         Shape and trim beards and moustaches, using scissors.

·         Stay informed of the latest styles and hair care techniques.

·         Suggest treatments to alleviate hair problems.

·         Clean Towels using washing/drying machine.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

·         Ability to analyze and solve problems.

·         Ability to gather and analyze statistical data and generate reports.

·         Records maintenance skills.

·         Receptionist skills.

·         Knowledge of general accounting principles.

·         Ability to maintain calendars and schedule appointments.

·         Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.

·         Ability to gather data, compiles information, and prepares reports.

·         Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Minimum Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED; experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified is preferred.

Must be a licensed barber.

Place of Performance

Tasks shall be performed primarily at the customer’s site

Security Requirements

Personnel shall possess and maintain a DOD Secret Security clearance.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel or crouch. Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust and focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.