What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hair Stylist and Men’s Barber position at The Gents Place®?
Benefits:
📍 Deer Park, IL (Dick's Sporting Goods Shopping Center)
🕒 Full-Time | Closed Every Sunday
⚠️ PLEASE READ FIRST (IMPORTANT)
This is not a job for everyone.
If you are looking for:
If, however, you are driven, coachable, values-based, and genuinely want to grow—professionally and personally—keep reading.
Who We Are (And Why People Choose Us)
At The Gents Place, we exist to MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE, not just cut hair.
For over 17 years, we’ve built the nation’s leading luxury barber & business club—and a culture people stay in for years, not months.
Our impact:
✔ They were tired of rundown, chaotic shops
✔ They wanted a luxury, 5-star environment
✔ They wanted more time to serve guests properly (not 13-minute haircuts)
✔ They wanted Sundays off and real work-life balance
✔ They wanted to be part of something meaningful and different
What Our Current Team Loves About TGP Today
✔ The challenge and accountability
✔ Weekly personal & professional development calls
✔ A culture that expects growth—not comfort
✔ Being pushed to become better, not stagnant
✔ Knowing their work actually matters
The Role
As a Grooming Specialist at The Gents Place, you are not just a barber or stylist—you are a professional, a host, and a trusted advisor.
You will:
✔ You hold yourself to high personal and professional standards
✔ You thrive in a culture of feedback and accountability
✔ You want to grow—not stay comfortable
✔ You care deeply about hospitality, not just hair
✔ You believe service is a calling, not a transaction
✔ You want to be part of a team that gives back
This Role Is NOT For You If:
✘ You resist feedback or coaching
✘ You dislike structure, standards, or accountability
✘ You want to “just do hair and go home”
✘ You are not aligned with values-based culture
✘ You prefer high-volume, rushed environments
Requirements (Non-Negotiable)
Competitive Pay
We are building something special—and we protect our culture fiercely.
If you are hungry to grow, eager to be challenged, and aligned with service-driven excellence, we would love to meet you.
👉 Apply only if you are ready to rise to the standard.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Gents Place Corporate.
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
📍 Deer Park, IL (Dick's Sporting Goods Shopping Center)
🕒 Full-Time | Closed Every Sunday
⚠️ PLEASE READ FIRST (IMPORTANT)
This is not a job for everyone.
If you are looking for:
- A fast, high-volume shop
- A place where mediocrity is tolerated
- A culture with little accountability
- “Just a paycheck”
If, however, you are driven, coachable, values-based, and genuinely want to grow—professionally and personally—keep reading.
Who We Are (And Why People Choose Us)
At The Gents Place, we exist to MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE, not just cut hair.
For over 17 years, we’ve built the nation’s leading luxury barber & business club—and a culture people stay in for years, not months.
Our impact:
- 60,000 meals served to homeless Veterans
- 5,000 haircuts provided to the homeless
- 15,000 suits donated to military men & women
- 10 years of monthly community service
- We believe excellence in service and excellence in character go hand in hand.
✔ They were tired of rundown, chaotic shops
✔ They wanted a luxury, 5-star environment
✔ They wanted more time to serve guests properly (not 13-minute haircuts)
✔ They wanted Sundays off and real work-life balance
✔ They wanted to be part of something meaningful and different
What Our Current Team Loves About TGP Today
✔ The challenge and accountability
✔ Weekly personal & professional development calls
✔ A culture that expects growth—not comfort
✔ Being pushed to become better, not stagnant
✔ Knowing their work actually matters
The Role
As a Grooming Specialist at The Gents Place, you are not just a barber or stylist—you are a professional, a host, and a trusted advisor.
You will:
- Deliver exceptional men’s grooming services in a luxury setting
- Create a 5-star guest experience every visit
- Build long-term relationships with members
- Participate in weekly development & coaching
- Represent a brand rooted in service
- Contribute to community outreach and impact
✔ You hold yourself to high personal and professional standards
✔ You thrive in a culture of feedback and accountability
✔ You want to grow—not stay comfortable
✔ You care deeply about hospitality, not just hair
✔ You believe service is a calling, not a transaction
✔ You want to be part of a team that gives back
This Role Is NOT For You If:
✘ You resist feedback or coaching
✘ You dislike structure, standards, or accountability
✘ You want to “just do hair and go home”
✘ You are not aligned with values-based culture
✘ You prefer high-volume, rushed environments
Requirements (Non-Negotiable)
- Valid Texas Cosmetology or Barber License
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Strong communication & hospitality mindset
- Team-oriented, coachable attitude
- Commitment to personal growth
Competitive Pay
- Strong hourly base
- Tips & commissions
- Instant clientele (no booth rent, no cold start)
- Health insurance reimbursement
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (including community service & mental health days)
- Paid training & education
- Parental leave
- Dental, vision, and disability insurance
- Employee & store discounts
- Set schedules
- EVERY SUNDAY OFF (rare in this industry)
- 100% employer-paid health insurance
- 17 paid vacation days
- 100% 401(k) match up to 4%
We are building something special—and we protect our culture fiercely.
If you are hungry to grow, eager to be challenged, and aligned with service-driven excellence, we would love to meet you.
👉 Apply only if you are ready to rise to the standard.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Gents Place Corporate.
Salary : $70,000 - $110,000