Front Desk Associate

Digs Dog Care; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical benefits after 6 months

Shared Ownership Program

Job summary

Digs Long Grove, a premier dog daycare and boarding kennel, is seeking enthusiastic Front Desk Associate to welcome clients and their pets. This hands-on role supports daily operations, manages check-ins, scheduling, and POS transactions, and helps ensure a warm, safe environment.

Ideal candidates have strong customer service, clear communication, and a genuine love for animals. Prior experience with dogs and a welcoming demeanor are valued, as is reliability and a team-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and reception skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Organized, task-oriented, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Providing outstanding customer service and exceeding client expectations
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming lobby and front desk area
• Following all standard operating procedures
• Managing check-ins, scheduling, and POS transactions
• Handling dogs of all sizes and energy levels, including large and boisterous dogs
• Assisting with animal care
• Communicating clearly and professionally with clients and team members

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Canine handling

Experience with dogs

Tools

POS transactions

Job description

company

About Digs Long Grove

Digs Long Grove is a premium dog care company offering DayPlay, Overnight Stays, Grooming, and Training across multiple locations nationwide. We're built on a simple belief: every pup deserves to feel safe, loved, and at home — and every team member plays a real role in making that happen. Our shared ownership program means employees don't just work here, they have a stake in it.

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About the role

Digs Long Grove, a premier dog daycare and boarding kennel, is seeking enthusiastic, motivated, hospitality-minded Front Desk Associate to join our front desk team. We are looking for reliable, organized individuals with a passion for elevated customer service and hands‑on animal care.

The ideal candidate is friendly, warm, courteous, and professional, with the ability to interact confidently with people of all ages, as well as dogs and cats. A strong work ethic, upbeat attitude, and attention to detail are essential.

Position Overview

This is a hands‑on position that supports the daily flow of business while delivering an exceptional experience for clients and their pets.

Responsibilities

• Providing outstanding customer service and exceeding client expectations
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and welcoming lobby and front desk area
• Following all standard operating procedures
• Managing check‑ins, scheduling, and POS transactions
• Handling dogs of all sizes and energy levels, including large and boisterous dogs
• Assisting with animal care
• Communicating clearly and professionally with clients and team members

Qualifications

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with dogs
• Comfort handling large, energetic dogs
• Prior hotel front desk, reception, scheduling, or check‑in desk experience is a plus
• Basic canine behavior knowledge

Ideal Candidates Will Have

• Strong customer service and reception skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Organized, task‑oriented, and detail‑oriented
• Reliable with strong time management skills
• A welcoming disposition and positive attitude
• Genuine love and respect for all animals

What to Expect When Applying

• Phone screening regarding your application.
• An in‑person interview to meet the team, tour the location, and get a glimpse of what your day‑to‑day will be like.
• Orientation and training classes covering company policies, procedures, dog body language, and behavior.

What We Offer

At Digs, we take care of our pack. Dental and vision benefits kick in shortly after your start date, and at 90 days you're eligible for a 401(k) with up to 4% company match. At 6 months, medical benefits become available to full‑time teammates, and after one year you can join our DigIn Shared Ownership Program — because we believe the people who build Digs should share in its success. Many locations also offer teammates discounted DayPlay as a little extra perk.

Digs Dog Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.