barber/stylist

barber

shop manager

hair stylist

cosmetologist

Diesel Barbershop

This is a good place to start and build clients teach yourself the craft better, but not a great place long term. They don't actually let you take clients, there will be consequences if they catch you giving clients your information. The hours are long and they will change at a moments notice and you probably wont find out till you get to work. Upper management has no structure and doesn't back the stylists. They constantly ask for feedback from the stylist to do nothing with that information and will use it against the stylist if its not positive. They make the schedules so far in advance, if you don't request days off 2-3 months in advance it will be a hassle to get that time off and it will be made your problem to solve. Upper management are horrible people. Morals are way in the toilet, not actually lgbt accepting, most of your coworkers will rat on you for anything. Basically the moment they see any joy or light in your eyes they will try to dim it. If you need a check go for it, if you value your sanity don't apply.

What is the best part of working at the company?
You have the ability to be creative and give your clients the ultimate experience, while being yourself. I have worked for many franchises, this has been the best experience I’ve ever had coming into  a shop as manager. In 10 months promoted a general manager of 3 locations, I love my Dream Team! At Diesel Barbershop Houston, Cinco Ranch, and Riverstone we are definitely family! 
We are always hiring:) 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I honestly love it here! Being apart of management will always have a slight level of stress, but when you love what you do and all that you do is appreciated by an awesome owner and a wonderful company.. Going into work is a joy!

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It is unmatched!! There’s no franchise like it! Upbeat vibes, professional experience, and the upmost respect and appreciation, while having the ability to be yourself in a positive fun and innovative environment.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
We have a blast everyday while doing what we love!

It’s a good place to start at to build clientele, they have a good busy flow of clients. But the company offers a terrible work balance life.
If you’re single and have no kids it’s perfect for your schedule. The shifts constantly change. You do NOT get breaks unless you’re more than 70-80% booked and even then on a busy day if they didn’t stay on top of the book you wouldn’t get a break. And that could be on a 8 hour back to back shift. It’s easy to get burnt out working full time here. There are some forms of favoritism. Management could definitely handle employee information a lot better to prevent issues in the shop with each other. Compared to other shops, Diesel is on top of things when it comes to clientele organization on the books with timing for services, nice CLEAN organized shop. They provide you everything you need with good quality products other than your personal tools. Start off part time to see if it’s a fit for you at diesel. It’s definitely not for everyone. 


The owner is pretty laid back, and management is too, which  means it's miss managed. The inventory is non existent, there's no blades, sanitizer, shaving cream machines faulty and scheduling is up in the air, they badly need more accountability.  As with any hourly job this chain gives you a couple more dollars an hour then great clips 🤣 and expects you to shampoo, head massage, shave with razor the nape of each cut, provide a shoulder massage and style each client as the basic service..also  while up selling shaves, wax, dye ect...client will tip you 10-20 bucks regardless so the extra work is basically you as a stylist providing a free service for the chain...unless you do it at super speed then they give you a lil extra...I don't see that as a possibility and they should just pay commission. The staff is really kind but I can see a lot of turnover.

The owner and General manager do not care about their employees. They do not protect their employees. The pay sucks, they promise a raise but never give it to anybody at all. I've worked there for 6 months, they never gave me a raise, didn't let me use my paid vacation days and they wanted me to be a lead receptionist without a raise. The most enjoyable part of the job are the clients, employees, and the location. This business has a lot of potential but it will never succeed with the people they have running it. If you have a problem with anything at your location they will give you a notice to switch locations without speaking to you. For as long as I've worked their I was shown one way to do things and every time when different management came in I was critizied for the way I was taught before.

Diesel is a decent place to start and build clientele, but the management is terrible. Pay is hourly, never switch you over to commission or give raises. Workers have to request days off over a month in advance yet managers and upper management can take off any time they like and managers will cut themselves early, yell at workers for ever taking a break yet they'll sit in their office doing nothing. Make you work off the clock. When its busy it's pretty good, but you will never make much more money. There's no incentive to try and move up, shops and management have complete unreasonable expectations with ridiculous micromanagement. One of the absolute worst barbershops I've ever worked at. Co-workers were cool, lax dress code, lots of gossip and passive aggressiveness. Only work here until you find something better 

I've been at the company for a few years now, and let me tell you, it's such a welcoming and positive place. The team is awesome - we celebrate everyone's birthdays and work anniversaries, and we have these cool monthly contests to keep us all excited. Just for taking part, you can bag Visa gift cards and tools. There's quite a bit of cleaning up between clients, but if that's not your thing, you can stay busy seeing clients. Our clients are absolutely awesome and loyal, and they tip really well. Also, you can be have your own style because there's not really a dress code. A lot of staff have tattoos and piercings, and it's a LGBTQ+ friendly environment.

I worked there 2 years. In the last year alone in 30 people came and went.  Most did not last more than 3 months. The clients notice and anyone willing to stick around will get why. There is a severe lack of any direction with the company. While the owners are personable they lack the ability to manage. Inventory was not managed, which is frustrating when your told to upsell and then when you go to get the product there is nothing there to sell. The biggest let down for me was my pay being messed up. It was shorted multiple times. I had to chase them down to fix it which they eventually did. There is a strong aura of disrespect between ownership and employees. The clients on the other hand can be great and at this price point, they tip quite well. 

I always looked forward to going into work, and I loved my team that I worked with. You can tell that the customers that frequent Diesel Barbershop value our ethics, mission, and quality service, and it was an honor to be a part of that. I always felt like I was in a positive work environment, and it was an environment that allowed me to grow in my craft. The workplace culture is one of encouragement and positivity, while also maintaining professionalism. The hardest part of my job was leaving due to my family's relocation. My favorite part of the job was getting to meet and develop relationships with so many amazing clients, as well as the help and support I received from management. 

My fellow stylist/barbers were great but there was no consistency with upper management store manager would say one thing then the district manager would say another owners didn’t care about the employees kept hiring people with restricted schedules but wouldn’t work with current employees and their needs. Double standards someone could do something and then someone else would do it and it wouldn’t be okay. You don’t know who to report to. You get hired on with expectations of pto and all the glorious things they market with but never receive pto. They go through a handbook at the beginning but now it’s being revised and no one knows a single thing. It’s always something different everyday 

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