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Supercuts is an affordable hairdressing chain.

supercuts.co.uk

Rating based on 16 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

About jobs at Supercuts

Pay

    Needs improving
  • Most people aren’t paid a living wage

    Do Supercuts pay a living wage?

    Most people are not paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    82% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

    The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

    The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get paid breaks

    Do workers at Supercuts get paid breaks?

    No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    82% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get sick pay

    Do Supercuts pay sick pay?

    No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    100% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.

    At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.

    This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people do unpaid extra work

    Do workers at Supercuts do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Yes. Lots of people do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    80% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.

Hours and flexibility

    Good
  • Most people don’t worry about their hours

    Do workers at Supercuts worry about hours?

    Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    73% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.

    A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.

    This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at Supercuts?

    Some people find it hard to book holiday.

    How we know this

    40% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.

Workplace

    Good
  • Most people feel treated with respect

    Do people at Supercuts feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    70% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get proper breaks

    Do people at Supercuts get proper breaks?

    Most people don’t get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    70% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and November 2023.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at Supercuts?

    Most people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    70% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at Supercuts recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    55% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and December 2023.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Needs improving
  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do people think Supercuts head office understands what's happening where they work?

    Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    90% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and November 2023.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.

    To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.

How Supercuts ranks

Supercuts ranks joint 14th to work for out of hair and beauty salons.

  1. 12= Edwardian Hotels London
    5.7
  2. 14= Supercuts
    5.5
  3. 14= Nirvana Spa
    5.5

Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 29 March 2024.

Supercuts job reviews

  • Best thing

    Passionate of my job creating new styles

    Worst thing

    Rude customers

    6.7

    Supercuts Stylist, October 2019

  • Best thing

    Meeting new ppl

    Worst thing

    When staff dont pull together to help

    6.3

    Supercuts Hairdresser, October 2019

Handy to know

How are people paid?

By the hour 100% of people report they get paid by the hour.

Based on 11 Supercuts employees

What contracts are people on?

45%
part time
55%
full time

Based on 11 Supercuts employees