Hair Technician (Barber) at Accor

Job Description

We are searching for a skilled barber to join our team. In this role, it will be your job to consult with our clients and to help them select the right hairstyle for their style goals. Once you’ve done that, you will cut and style their hair so that it matches the description that they’ve provided you as closely as possible.

What we need from you

Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to understand their clients’ needs and requests best. You should be able to assess the condition of a client’s hair and problem-solve to create customized styles. Must be skilled in haircutting, coloring, grooming, styling facial hair and hairstyling technical skills, including using chemicals and hot tools, razors, clippers and scissors. Be enthusiastic about your profession and bring creativity and problem-solving skills to your work. You will also help us with maintaining the cleanliness and inventory of our shop. To do well in this role, you will need to have excellent people skills and the ability to accurately capture the style that our clients hope to achieve with their haircut. You should also keep yourself aware of new styles and emerging trends in hairstyle.

Duties and responsibilities

• Their primary responsibilities are to enhance the cosmetic appeal and health of their client’s hair
• Assess hair and scalp health and recommend treatments and products
• Consult with clients and advise hairstyle and hair treatment options
• Cut and style hair to client to specifications
• Use chemical solutions, hair dyes and hot styling tools
• Maintain salon sanitation and health standards, including cleaning and disinfecting workstations
• Trim and groom client’s facial hair with combs, razors, scissors and clippers

Qualifications

• Time management skills to complete client services in an efficient and timely manner
• Technical knowledge and skill for hair to assist clients with a variety of hair types and needs
• Interpersonal skills to connect with clients, building long term relationships and client loyalty
• Ability to successfully recreate the wide variety of hairstyles that our clients are looking for aesthetic creativity to create unique styles tailored to client-specific visions
• Communication skills to listen and understand client requests, as well as discuss various options and decisions before, during and after services
• Customer service skills as necessary for performing transactions, scheduling appointments and following up with clients
• Physical abilities that allow them to stand for long periods and perform precise cuts
• Helps foster and maintain a relaxed and positive salon atmosphere through empathy and collaboration
• Have completed high school or equivalent education, and graduated from a state licensed barber school with a Diploma or higher
• Advanced courses to improve their skills and knowledge would be desirable.
• Create a flexible schedule to work at night, on weekends, and on certain holidays
• Licenses and/or certifications in the field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an upscale salon or hospitality and spa industry