Barbershop Assistant Lead

Job overview

The Barbershop Assistant Lead role is onsite in Chicago, IL, with average earnings of $44,000–$58,000 per year. Floyd’s 99 Barbershop in Wrigley focuses on custom cuts and a supportive, community-oriented shop environment. This role helps lead daily shop operations and create strong client experiences. The assistant lead mentors barbers and stylists, supports recruiting, manages inventory and purchase orders, and may work behind the chair to help maintain service and shop standards.

What you'll do

• Mentor barbers and stylists
• recruit talent
• manage inventory and assist with purchase orders
• support shop operations
• work behind the chair as needed
• help deliver client experiences. Requires 3+ years of barber or stylist experience, 1+ year of management experience, and an active Illinois barber or cosmetology license.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

barbershop assistant lead

chicago il

floyd’s 99 barbershop

barbering

cosmetology

shop leadership

team mentoring

client experience

inventory management

purchase orders

illinois license

commission pay

weekend availability

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for full-time employees
• monthly shop-sales bonus potential
• employee assistance program
• growth opportunities.

Why this role

Commission starts at 45% and can scale to 55%; bonus potential on total shop sales of $500–$700 per month. Full-time benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus an employee assistance program.

About the employer

*Floyds 99 Barbershop - Chicago - Wrigley is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners. Sector: 62.