Grooming Salon Manager - Petbarn Balgowlah

Animates; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Petbarn Balgowlah is seeking a skilled Grooming Salon Manager to lead the salon and develop a passionate team of groomers. You will clip and style across breeds, mentor staff, and drive service quality.

You will also manage consultations, bookings, invoicing and operational tasks, ensuring exceptional customer service and animal welfare. A two-hour grooming trial is part of the process.

Qualifications

• 3 years of professional grooming experience.
• Ability to complete all grooming services without supervision.
• Advanced knowledge of grooming techniques, equipment and breed/coat types.
• Provide consultation, quoting, bookings, invoicing and operational tasks.
• Ability to manage operations and lead a team.
• Complete 6–8 grooming services per day.
• Strong customer service with excellent dog handling and breed knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead grooming salon operations and drive performance.
• Train and develop a passionate grooming team.
• Oversee consultations, bookings, invoicing and stock orders.
• Ensure high standards of safety, care and customer service.

Skills

Grooming

Team leadership

Operations management

Dog handling

Customer service

Education

Grooming certification

Tools

Grooming equipment

Job description

Grooming Salon Manager - Petbarn Balgowlah

Location:Balgowlah - 526
Posted on:06 November 2026

We have an amazing opportunity for a talented and experienced Pet Stylist looking to become a Grooming Salon Manager at Petbarn Balgowlah.

As a Salon Manager you must be able to clip and scissor across all breeds and train and develop a passionate team.

If you're an experienced Groomer looking for a change or seeking stability and recognition, then this is for you!

What's in it for you?

• A grooming career where you will be recognised and rewarded for your results, great bonus program
• A supportive Grooming Development Manager that will help you grow your grooming career!
• Career opportunity to formalise you’re training with the offer of Certificate training
• AttractiveStaff Discount across multiple brands with uniform and equipment provided
• The opportunity to progress and learn other parts of the business
• A stable guaranteed income 52 weeks of the year!
• Opportunity for paid parental leave

At Petbarn we offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive renumeration and bonus/incentive program
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Access to pet wellness resources and services with a company discount across Petbarn and Greencross Vets for your own furry friends
• Contribution to a meaningful mission of promoting pet health and well-being
• Our commitment to giving back to the community through the Petbarn Foundation

What do we need?

• 3 years of professional grooming experience
• The ability to complete all grooming services without supervision
• Advanced knowledge of grooming techniques equipment and breed/coat types
• The ability to provide consultation quoting, bookings, invoicing ordering and operational tasks
• Be able to complete all aspects of operations management and team management
• Complete at least 6-8 grooming services per day
• The successful candidates will have a strong customer service approach with excellent dog handling skills and breed knowledge.

As part of this process, you will be asked to complete a two-hour grooming trial.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.