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Hair Stylist and Men’s Barber
Full Time • Deer Park
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
The Gents Place – Luxury Barber & Business Club
📍 Deer Park, IL (Dick's Sporting Goods Shopping Center)
🕒 Full-Time | Closed Every Sunday
⚠️ PLEASE READ FIRST (IMPORTANT)
📍 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”
Please do not apply.
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.
Why Our Team Members Initially Applied
✔ 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
✔ 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
✔ 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
This Role Is FOR You If:
✔ 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
✔ 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
✘ 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
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Competitive Pay
- Strong hourly base
- Tips & commissions
- Instant clientele (no booth rent, no cold start)
Industry-Leading Benefits
- 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
Work-Life Balance
- Set schedules
- EVERY SUNDAY OFF (rare in this industry)
Loyalty Has Its Rewards (5+ Years):
- 100% employer-paid health insurance
- 17+ paid vacation days
- 100% 401(k) match up to 4%
Final Word
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.
Compensation: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Founded in 2008, The Gents Place has created an entirely new category within the men’s grooming industry. By providing world-class grooming services in an atmosphere of like-minded gentlemen, complimentary top-shelf beverages, and curated advice, The Gents Place experience is unlike any other.
The Gents Place is America’s Ultra-Premium Men’s Grooming & Lifestyle Club. With locations across the country, we are seeking Grooming Specialists, Barbers, Shoe Shine Specialists and Member Concierges to help us meet the demands of our rapidly growing membership base.
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.
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