Career - Hairdressing & Beauty Salon Managers & Proprietors | South Bank Colleges
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Hairdressing & Beauty Salon Managers & Proprietors

Description

Job holders in this unit group plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities and resources of hairdressing salons, beauty treatment and similar establishments.

Tasks

  • Determines staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term needs

  • Controls the allocation, training and remuneration of staff

  • Provides clients with information and advice on styles and treatments, and resolves any complaints or problems

  • Ensures clients’ records are maintained

  • Undertakes and/or directs hair treatments and/or beauty therapy

  • Checks and maintains any equipment, and ensures that all safety requirements are met

  • Demonstrates, advises on and sells hair and/or beauty products

  • Ensures financial accounts for the business are maintained.

Educational Requirements

No formal qualifications are required for entry although entrants usually possess a BTEC/SQA award, an NVQ/SVQ in Hairdressing at Level 3, an apprenticeship and/or relevant experience.