Senior Stylist / Men's Hairdresser - Full Time
Employer: Ratnagopal Enterprises, trading as Sonder Men's Grooming
Location: 257 Franklin Steet, Melbourne 3000
Position type: Full-time, permanent 38 hours per week over 5 days (including weekend rotation)
Salary: AUD $79,500 – $81,000 per annum (base) plus superannuation, plus commission structure on service and product sales.
About Sonder Men's Grooming
Sonder Men's Grooming is a premium men's barbershop group with eight locations across Sydney and Melbourne. Our Melbourne studio is a high-volume shop with an established client base, a spacious modern fit-out, and a strong team culture built on training and consistency.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced senior-level barber / men's hairdresser to join our Melbourne team. Your responsibilities will include:
- Performing the full range of men's haircutting services on the shop floor five days per week, including all clipper work, fades, scissor cuts, layering and graduation, and beard trimming and shaping
- Consulting with clients to assess hair type, condition and desired style, and providing tailored recommendations
- Delivering services to Sonder's documented standards for haircutting, customer service and operations
- Recommending and advising on suitable hair care and styling products
- Maintaining tools, workstation hygiene and salon presentation to professional standards
- Attending and contributing to weekly staff training sessions and completing the Sonder online education program
- Supporting and mentoring junior team members as part of the senior role
Requirements
- Certificate III in Barbering or Hairdressing (or equivalent qualification), or at least 3 years of relevant industry experience
- Minimum 2 years' experience working in the barbering / men's hairdressing industry
- Demonstrated competence across all clipper haircuts, fades, and scissor cutting including layering and graduation
- Strong foundation in haircutting theory and fundamentals
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- A positive attitude and a commitment to ongoing learning and improvement
- Willingness to contribute actively to Sonder's team culture, uplifting and supporting fellow team members with a mindset of continuous personal and professional development
- Full Australian working rights, or eligibility to work in Australia
What We Offer
- $79,500 – $81,000 base salary plus superannuation
- Commission structure on service and product sales
- Weekly whole-team training plus 1-on-1 skills development
- A supportive, friendly team environment in a spacious modern salon
- Team extracurricular activities and a strong shop culture
How to Apply
Submit your resume and a brief cover note outlining your experience.
Best regards,
Samuel Raffaele
Director
Sonder Mens Grooming
Pay: $79,500.00 – $81,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
