Barber
Barbers typically provide hair care services to male clients including cutting, shampooing, colouring and styling hair, and shaving and cutting beards and moustaches. They may also recommend and sell a range of grooming products to customers.
Duties and tasks
- Book appointments, answer phone queries and maintain client records
- Cash handling
- Consult with clients and discuss their individual requirements
- Cut, shampoo, rinse and style hair
- Maintain clean premises
- Provide high levels of client service
- Sell products
- Shave and cut beards and moustaches
- Use a range of tools such as clippers, scissors and razors
Skills required
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Attention to Detail
- Creative Flair
- Good Dexterity
- Good Interpersonal and Relationship Building Skills
- Neat and Tidy Appearance
Working conditions
Barbers usually work Monday through to Friday, some Saturdays and evenings. They are required to spend long periods of time on their feet.Professional associations / Industry information
Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Association VICProfessional Hairdressers Association
Service Skills Australia
Related jobs and job titles
- Beauty Salon Manager / Assistant
- Beauty Therapist
- Hair Stylist
- Hairdresser
- Salon Manager / Assistant, Assistant