Experienced Barber | Join the New Era of Verve Barbering
Verve Barbering has entered a new chapter following our relocation and major expansion earlier this year to a larger, high-visibility premises on Crown Street, Surry Hills. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a skilled, creative and driven barber who delivers premium-standard services and exceptional customer care.
Creating an outstanding client experience is at the core of what we do. A strong ability to build, retain, and grow your clientele is essential, so we’re seeking someone with a positive, charismatic personality who can connect with our clients that are from all walks of life.
Verve was established in August 2023 and has quickly built a good reputation, both in the area and online, for a premium service within a personable and vibrant environment. We are not a quick 10-minute walk-in shop - we operate as an appointment-based shop offering a full range of barbering services, including colouring, bleaching and perming. However, you will not be expected to perform chemical services unless you are qualified and/or wish to learn so.
With our expansion comes more opportunity, more clients, and more room to grow your career within a professional and design-driven environment.
Growth, Training & Brand Opportunities
We strongly value professional development and provide weekly advanced barbering education, both in-house and externally, ensuring you continue to grow and refine your skills.
As part of our brand growth, we are also investing heavily in high-quality content creation, doing photoshoots, social media campaigns and future visual branding projects. We are looking for barbers who are confident being part of this creative process - including having their work featured, participating in video content, and representing the brand professionally online - with willingness to also contribute with your own social media presence. Being comfortable/willing to be on camera and enthusiastic about contributing to creative and competitive projects is highly valued, as we plan to build a stronger brand presence moving forward.
Applicants must demonstrate:
- Modern clipper and scissor techniques
- Beard grooming and shaping
- Cut throat razor proficiency
- Scalp treatments including shampooing (or willingness to learn)
- Ability to work with diverse hair types and textures
- Staying up to date with industry trends and techniques
- Maintaining a clean and hygienic workspace
- Capturing content of your work and willingness to participate in social media filming and posting
- Strong client communication and retention skills
- A positive attitude and strong teamwork ethic
- Leadership qualities
Experience & Qualifications
- Barbering and/or hairdressing qualifications/certificates (required for sponsorship)
- Minimum 3 years experience on a shop/salon floor
Working Days & Schedule
- Alternate Mondays/Wednesdays, Tuesday, Thursdays, Friday & Saturday.
- Paid team training tends to be Tuesdays 10am–12pm (prior to shop opening)
- Late night included on Thursdays until 8pm
Salary & Incentives
- Guaranteed base wage: $36–38 per hour (depending on skill and experience).
- Achievable service targets with 45% commission on all services above target
- 20% retail commission can be achieved on product sales (average $6–$8 per product)
- Target-based bonuses on rebooking percentage
- 10% commission on cross-promotion to chemical services
- All commissions/bonuses are additional to base wage
- Weekly individual tips (team average $150–$200 per week)
- Weekly payments including salary, commissions, bonuses and tips
Work Eligibility
- Open to visa holders
- Sponsorship is available and considered for highly suitable candidates
- Overseas applications without an existing visa and travel plans will not be considered
If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you and you’d like to learn more, please get in touch and send your resume, a short paragraph about you, and contact details to the email provided or on Instagram; @vervebarbering
Regards,
Samuel Porter
Owner & Creative Director
Verve Barbering
Pay: $36.00 – $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Free drinks
- Professional development assistance
- Visa sponsorship
Work Location: In person
