Assistant Manager - Paw Sweet Paw Jamboree

Best Friends Pet Care; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Friends Pet Care in Irvine, CA seeks a Management-level professional to oversee daily operations at Paw Sweet Paw Jamboree. The role partners with the Center Manager to maintain high standards of pet care and organizational efficiency.

The position emphasizes collaborative leadership, attention to safety and cleanliness, inventory and payroll support, and staff development across a busy, pet-loving environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations with the Center Manager to maintain Best Friends Pet Care standards.
• Lead in the Center Manager’s absence to keep operations running smoothly.
• Ensure the facility meets cleanliness, safety, and compliance standards.
• Assist with inventory management and expense control.
• Support payroll processes, scheduling, and day-to-day admin tasks.
• Assist with recruiting, training, mentoring, and shadowing staff.
• Create work schedules that balance business needs with team wellbeing.
• Promote ongoing professional development and morale among staff.
• Build trust with pet parents and handle inquiries professionally.
• Collaborate on community outreach, promotions, and marketing efforts.

Job description

Job Details: Level: Management, Job Location: Irvine CA - Paw Sweet Paw Jamboree (JAM246) - Irvine , CA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $26.00 - $30.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Other, Be the Right Hand to Our Leader!

Collaborative Leadership:

• Partner with the Center Manager to oversee daily operations and maintain Best Friends Pet Care standards of pet care.
• Step up as a confident leader in the Center Manager’s absence, ensuring smooth operations.

Operational Excellence:

• Ensure the facility meets and exceeds cleanliness, safety, and compliance standards.
• Assist with inventory management, ensuring supplies are well-stocked and expenses are managed.
• Support payroll processes, scheduling, and day-to-day administrative tasks.

Team Support:

• Assist with recruiting, training, mentoring and shadowing team members to ensure top-notch care and service.
• Help create work schedules that balance business needs with team well-being.
• Promote ongoing professional development and positive morale among staff.

Client and Community Engagement:

• Build trust and strong relationships with pet parents, ensuring they feel confident placing their pet in our care.
• Handle client inquiries, feedback, and requests with professionalism and enthusiasm.
• Collaborate on community outreach, promotions, and marketing efforts to grow our presence.

Pet Care Supervision:

• Oversee pet boarding, daycare, and grooming services to ensure pets are happy, healthy, and safe.
• Monitor pet behavior and address any concerns promptly and compassionately.
• Keep detailed records of pet care, incidents, and daily routines.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• Work in an action-packed environment filled with wagging tails, happy barks, and purring companions (must be able to lift large dogs).
• Join a collaborative team where your ideas and contributions will make a real impact with an employee-owned company (ESOP).
• Help lead a thriving facility where no two days are the same.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

The compensation information below is provided in compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. The hourly pay range for this position is $26 to $30 per hour. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, qualifications, schedule availability, geographic location, and business needs. This position may also be eligible for incentives and overtime opportunities, where applicable. Where required by law, employees will be compensated at least the applicable minimum wage for all hours worked.