Dharmawangsa: International Journal of the Social Sciences, Education and Humanitis
Vol 7, No 2 (2026): Social Sciences, Education and Humanities

SERVICE MANAGEMENT ANALYSIS AT KING STYLE BARBERSHOP TO IMPROVE CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

Nadya Ernada (Universitas Dharmawangsa)
Asrindah Nasution (Universitas Dharmawangsa)
Sri Mulyani (Universitas Dharmawangsa)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Jul 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze service management at King Style Barbershop to improve customer satisfaction. A descriptive qualitative approach was used, with data collection techniques including in-depth interviews, participant observation, and analysis of online review documentation. The study involved eight informants, including the owner, employees, and customers. The results were analyzed based on the five dimensions of SERVQUAL (tangibles, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy). The findings indicate that King Style Barbershop has successfully implemented good service management, particularly in the areas of tangibles, responsiveness, and assurance. Cleanliness, comfortable premises, and friendly employee interactions are key factors in customer satisfaction. However, there is still variation in service consistency (reliability) between barbers and uneven levels of personalization (empathy), especially when customers are served by different barbers. The implications of this study provide strategic recommendations in the form of developing consultation SOPs, a customer preference recording system, implementing online bookings, and ongoing training to consistently and sustainably improve service standards.  

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Journal Info

Abbrev

dharmawangsa

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Subject

Humanities Education Social Sciences Other

Description

Dharmawangsa International Journal of The Social Sciences, Education and Humanities is a journal published by the Research Institute of Dharawangsa University, Medan. This journal is published periodically three times a year, namely in March, August and November. Articles published in this journal ...