Free barber job description template
Fill in the [brackets] and cut anything that doesn’t fit your job. Unlock one-tap copy and PDF download free with your email.
Unlock this template free at projects.groundworkbusinessadvisory.com/job-description-templates/barber/ to save it as a PDF.
Barber job description template · Fill in the [brackets]
Barber
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Barber who gives clients sharp cuts, fades and beard trims and builds a loyal client base. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Discuss haircut and beard styles with clients
- Shampoo, cut and style hair
- Trim and shape facial hair
- Inspect hair, scalp and skin and recommend services or products
- Receive payments from clients
- Sterilize clippers, razors and tools between clients
- Keep the chair and shop clean
What you need
- State barber license
- Barber school completion [or equivalent hours]
- Friendly, professional and punctual
- Available [days, evenings and Saturdays]
Nice to have
- Existing clientele
- Experience with [fades, beard work or hot-towel shaves]
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
✓ Unlocked. Use the buttons above the template to copy it or save it as a PDF.
Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Fourth Street Barbershop, a four-chair neighborhood shop.
Fourth Street Barbershop is hiring a Barber for a commission chair (Tuesday to Saturday, with one late night). You'll serve walk-ins and appointments, keep your tools sanitized and build your own client list. A current state barber license is required.
Notice what makes it work: real hours, the actual tools, who they report to, and one honest reason to want the job. That’s the difference between a blank template and a job description that gets the right applicants.
What a barber does
A barber gives clients sharp cuts, fades and beard trims and builds a loyal client base. Typical duties include:
- Discuss haircut and beard styles with clients
- Shampoo, cut and style hair
- Trim and shape facial hair
- Inspect hair, scalp and skin and recommend services or products
- Receive payments from clients
- Sterilize clippers, razors and tools between clients
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
Barbers typically complete a program that leads to a certificate or other postsecondary award. All states require barbers, hairstylists and cosmetologists to be licensed, and the qualifications vary by state, so check your state licensing board.
Training: Postsecondary program; many learn more on the job.
How much does a barber make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
Fixed prices. See what’s included in Job Description Writing and the Hiring Kit.
Common questions
Do barbers and cosmetologists need different licenses?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says all states require barbers, hairstylists and cosmetologists to be licensed, and states set the qualifications. Some states license barbers separately from cosmetologists. Check your state licensing board for which license your work requires.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.