Assistant Manager

Scenthound; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & tips

Medical insurance

Advancement opportunities

Merit-based raises

Job summary

Scenthound in Huntsville is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead daily store operations, coach a team, and ensure top quality service for every dog and client. You will manage revenue and costs alongside the area manager, while delivering a welcoming, safe, and efficient experience.

Ideal candidates have leadership experience, strong people skills, and a passion for dogs. Responsibilities include maintaining wellness standards, training staff, and resolving customer concerns with a proactive,

Qualifications

• Management experience
• Customer service experience (retail, restaurant)
• Strength to lift up to 70 pounds; stamina to stand for long periods
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work Saturdays

Responsibilities

• Maintain a knowledgeable team prioritizing dog wellness and safety
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship for store employees
• Uphold quality standards through hands-on participation, audits, and training
• Communicate information from upper management to the team promptly
• Identify where help is needed and assist to keep store on schedule
• Create an environment of teamwork, open communication, and values
• Manage client expectations; resolve customer concerns
• Ensure safety of dogs and team members at all times

Skills

Effective communication with team and犬

Leadership & mentorship

Recruiting & hiring

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Computer proficiency

Accountability

Job description

This is for our New Huntsville locations.

Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation plan that includes bonuses and tips
• Medical and dental insurance benefits
• Merit-based pay increases
• Future advancement opportunity in a growing company

Who We Are Looking For

Scenthound is not your everyday dog grooming shop. We are a revolutionary concept disrupting an outdated industry, focused on the dog's overall health and wellness, not only haircuts! Our membership-based business model allows dogs to receive routine maintenance and consistent care.

As the assistant manager, you will effectively be running your own small business. You will be managing the team, interacting with & serving customers, and managing revenue and cost budgets alongside the area manager.

We are looking for a confident leader who is great with people, hardworking, and willing to learn. A successful assistant manager will be capable of managing operations of the store to Key Performance Indicators, while also willing to roll up their sleeves and help out wherever is needed. We are looking for someone who is an independent problem solver, adaptable, detail-oriented, and loves dogs!

Tasks:

• Maintain a knowledgeable team that prioritizes dog wellness and safety
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship for the store employees
• Uphold quality standards through hands-on participation, employee audits, and training
• Promptly and accurately communicate information from upper management to your team
• Identify when/ where help is needed and provide assistance to keep Scenter on schedule
• Create an environment conducive to teamwork, open communication, and Scenthound values
• Manage client expectations; Resolve customer concerns
• Ensure the safety of dogs and team members at all times

This position requires:

• Management experience
• Customer service experience (retail, restaurant)
• Strength to lift up to 70 pounds; stamina to stand for long periods of time
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work Saturdays

Skills and Abilities:

• Effective communication with team members and dog parents
• Leadership, coaching, mentorship
• Recruiting, hiring, and creating a happy and effective team
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Time-management - ability to make an efficient schedule
• Computer/ technology proficiency
• Accountability; hold oneself and others to a high quality of services

Compensation: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour