Nature of Work:
Barbers provide good customer services by properly cutting, trimming, reconstructing and designing hair according to client’s demands. Modern barbers also include facial and half body massage to clients.
Basic Tasks:
- Barber cuts, trim and construct hair using scissors, razors, blow driers, comb and other barber equipments
- Shave beards using razor equipments.
- Give relaxation massage to customers.
- Inform customers with the salon package and promos.
- Prepare the billing receipts to the customers
- Suggest suitable haircuts and massages.
- Open conversation topics to customers to eliminate boredom.
Education and Training Requirements:
- Must have taken and finished short courses in Hair Dressing and any related course.
- High School graduates are also welcome to apply but must have experience.
- Must have at least 2-5 years experienced as Barbers.
Skills and Competency Requirements:
- Must have wide variety of knowledge in hair cut designs.
- Knowledge and ability to do different hair cuts.
- Must know how to gently shave beard using razors and lathers.
- Knowledge in using hair cut equipments such as scissors, trimmers, razors, blowers, and other equipments.
- Know how to do different massages.
- Must have good customer service skills.
- Must have good communication skills.
- Can open good conversation to customers.
Employment Opportunities:
Work Environment:
Barbers has a very good and pleasant workplace. They used to stay in a fully air conditioned salons since they offer grooming and relaxation services.
Work Hours:
Barbers work for 8 hours a day.
Career Advancement:
Barbers can be promoted as Senior Barber or Salon Manager in the long run of good performance and commitment. They can also put up their own salon after retirement.