Career
LE PAPILLON ACADEMY AND BARBERSHOP
We are seeking a Men’s hairdresser / Barber to join l’academie Le Papillon’s growing team in Pierrefonds. We are looking for a customer focused Barber. L’academie Le Papillon is an upscale Barbershop. Experience as a Barber and Hair Stylist is required. The barber will work with a friendly team and great clients. Professional development opportunities and in salon training provided.
NumΓ©ro de rΓ©fΓ©renceΒ :Β ACAPAP-000000-0001
- Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent (Tuesday to Saturday β Sunday and Monday off)
- Location: Pierrefond, Quebec (Required)
- Salary: Chair rental, commission and tips
- Language: English and French (Required)
- Experience: Barber or Hair Stylist: 1 to 3 years (Required)
- Education: High school or equivalent (Required), AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (Preferred) or College of Trades (Preferred).
The Job Duties of Barbers
The work involves executing a precise haircut, but also performing any number of techniques to the face, scalp, beard, and mustache. Barbers trim, cut, shape, and taper hair using scissors, razors, clippers, and combs. They also often provide facial hair maintenance, custom shaves, and a number of grooming services, such as:
- Shampooing
- Styling
- Coloring
- Scalp, neck, and facial massages
Although not as common as the above procedures, it is a plus if they can provide services such as:
- Applying hair tonics
- Applying lotions, powders, or other cosmetic preparations to the skin
- Coloring, bleaching, or straightening the hair
- Cutting, fitting, measuring, and forming head caps for wigs or hairpieces
In addition to performing hair and skincare services, the job duties of barbers are extensive, as they include:
- Performing client consultations
- Applying lotions and aftershave after shaving
- Applying hot towels to the face to open pores
- Using blow dryers to dry hair
- Cleaning up hair on the floor and around the workstation
- Stocking shelves with products and ordering products
- Checking out clients
- Cleaning and sterilizing tools and equipment, such as scissors, combs, and
clippers - Updating/maintaining client records
- Ordering supplies
Barbers must possess:
- Excellent customer and personal service skills: Barbers must be knowledgeable about the principles and processes required for providing excellent customer and personal services. Therefore, barbers should be able to assess their clientsβ needs; they must be able to meet quality standards for services; and they must be able to evaluate their customersβ level of satisfaction.
- Active listening skills: Barbers must be able to give their full attention to their clients, taking the time to understand their wants and needs and asking questions when necessary.
- Superb speaking skills: Barbers must be able to effectively communicate with their clients.
- The ability to reflect: Barbers must be able to assess their performance and make improvements or take corrective actions where necessary. They must also be able to assess their clientsβ reactions and respond accordingly.
- Service-oriented skills: Barbers must always be service-oriented as to ensure they are providing their clients with the highest quality services.
Requirement of barbering requires to possess a number of physical skills, as well, including:
- Arm/hand control, stability
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Manual dexterity and strength (the ability to grip and manipulate tools)
- Finger dexterity (the ability to grasp and manipulate very small objects)
Qualities of barber:
- Dependable
- Detail-oriented
- Cooperative
- Understanding and patience
- Ethical
- Social
- Agreeable
Conditions of employment
- Ability and willingness to work overtime
- Reliability and depending on position
Please visit our website: academielepapillon.com. If interested, please submit your resume by email at info@academielepapillon.com, or apply in person.
We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
