Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop | Mayfield Common, Edmonton
Starting at $18/hour + Tips
Full-Time Position
Take the Next Step in Your Barbering Career!
Are you an experienced Barber or Hairstylist who takes pride in their craft and enjoys helping others succeed?
Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop Mayfield Common in Edmonton is looking for a Lead Barber / Barber Mentor to join our team!
As a Barber Mentor, you'll play an important role in motivating, inspiring, and educating fellow barbers while setting the standard for quality, professionalism, and customer service.
This position is ideal for someone with strong technical skills, a positive attitude, and the confidence to lead by example. You'll continue working behind the chair while supporting your teammates, helping improve their skills, and working alongside Shop Leadership to achieve shop goals.
Your Role as a Barber Mentor
As a Lead Barber, you'll be responsible for delivering an exceptional guest experience while supporting the development and performance of the barbering team.
Barbering & Guest Experience
Welcome guests and conduct thorough consultations to understand their preferences
Recommend haircuts and grooming styles based on face shape, hair type, and personal preferences
Demonstrate advanced technical skills, including clipper cuts, fades, natural necklines, texturizing, and customized styling
Provide high-quality shaving and grooming services
Build lasting relationships with guests through consistent, professional service
Maintain clean grooming stations and properly sanitize tools
Educate guests on grooming products and recommend suitable retail options
Consistently deliver the Tommy Gun's guest experience
Team Leadership & Mentoring
Lead by example and maintain high standards of professionalism and customer service
Motivate and encourage barbers to improve their skills and performance
Provide confident, effective one-on-one training and coaching
Share technical knowledge, industry trends, and best practices with the team
Help barbers consistently deliver the Tommy Gun's guest experience
Support shop performance goals and targets
Work closely with Shop Managers, Shop Leadership, and the National Education Team
Support team guidelines and requests from Shop Leadership
Maintain a positive, approachable attitude and encourage a supportive team environment
What We Offer
Compensation & Benefits
Starting wage of $18/hour
Tiered pay scale with opportunities to increase hourly earnings
Daily cash tips
Retail commissions
Vacation pay
Health and dental benefits after six months for eligible full-time team members
RRSP contributions
Workplace Perks
Full-time employment
Flexible scheduling
An established brand with a steady flow of guests
Generous retail discounts
A positive, professional, and supportive work environment
Training & Career Opportunities
Ongoing education with national and brand educators
Access to experienced industry professionals
Opportunities to further develop your leadership and mentoring skills
Career advancement opportunities
Potential opportunities at Tommy Gun's locations across Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand
Qualifications & Skills
We're looking for an experienced Barber or Hairstylist who can confidently demonstrate their technical abilities while helping others develop theirs.
Professional Qualifications
Journeyperson certification or registered apprenticeship in Barber or Hairstylist
Advanced skills across a wide range of men's haircuts, fades, current styling techniques, and shaving services
Strong knowledge of current industry trends and grooming techniques
Experience with retail product recommendations, upselling techniques, and guest education
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Ability to adapt to a busy, fast-paced environment
Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
Leadership Skills
Confidence delivering one-on-one barber training
Ability to motivate, inspire, and encourage fellow barbers
Strong interpersonal…