Dog Grooming Stylist

Pet Family Limited; Ascot; On-site; GBP 1,480,885 - 2,109,140; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive training and development plan

Custom uniform and high-quality equipment

Staff discounts on products

Salary Exchange Pension Scheme

Job summary

Pet Family Limited is seeking a Stylist for their Dogwood salon in Ascot. This full-time, permanent position offers the chance to join an award-winning, family-run business that values your individuality and provides extensive training.

The ideal candidate will be able to groom all breeds of dogs and maintain high customer service standards. In addition, benefits include a salary of £13.03 per hour, a discount on products, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in Dogwood's vision, products, and values.
• Confidence in handling dogs.
• Desire for continued training and team development.

Responsibilities

• Groom and style all breeds of dogs to the highest standard.
• Oversee the running of the spa.
• Deliver high standards of customer service.

Skills

Grooming and styling all breeds of dogs

Customer service

Team collaboration

Positive approach to handling dogs

Job description

13.03 per hour

Permanent

Full-time

40 hours per week - working 5 days a week.

Dogwood has grown through the years, however it is still very much a family business at heart. We quickly identify individuals who are keen to progress and will provide them with the necessary training and experience to do so.

We are an award-winning family run business where you are a name, not a number. We continue to grow and now have over 40 salons around the country.

We are looking for experienced, customer focused, friendly stylists who have a genuine enthusiasm for pets to join our salons.

We are currently recruiting for a Stylist within our Dogwood salon based in Ascot.

Responsibilities of a Stylist

• Able to groom and style all breeds of dogs to the highest standard.
• Overseeing the running of the spa.
• Demonstrating a hands‑on approach to train to Dogwood’s high standards.
• Supporting your stylist in preparing the dogs ready for their groom.
• Responsible for the sales performance of the salon, identifying any improvements needed and implementing.
• Booking and managing appointments.
• Delivering high standards of customer service.
• Going ‘the extra mile’ for every customer.
• Ensuring first class spa presentation by our high level of housekeeping and maintenance of equipment.

Requirements of a Stylist

• A genuine interest in Dogwood, our vision, our products, and our values.
• A confident and positive approach to handling dogs.
• Willing to build strong relationships with our customers and their pets.
• A thirst for continued training and team development.
• The drive and determination to work equally well as part of a busy team and under own initiative.
• Willingness to pass grooming knowledge to trainee stylists.

Benefits of becoming a Stylist with Dogwood

• The most extensive training and development plan in the industry with our Dogwood curriculum containing different training documents and dedicated Academy classroom sessions.
• Custom uniform and high quality equipment provided.
• Other reward systems in place to boost your wage!
• Staff discount of 35% on accessories, 25% on food, 20% in Dogwood Grooming Salons.
• Tools, articles, and support to help manage mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
• Offers across a large range of retail and wellbeing brands, including discounts on gym memberships and fun days out!
• Salary Exchange Pension Scheme.

This role will involve heavy lifting.

If you’re eager to get stuck in, want to enhance your career and make a real difference, discover your spot at Dogwood and submit your application today.