Grooming Salon Leader: Lead, Train & Elevate Pets

Petco; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Petco discounts

Career development

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Grooming Salon Leader to manage grooming operations and lead the salon team while delivering expert grooming services to our customers' pets. Your passion for people and pets will ensure a positive experience for partners and exceptional care for every pet.

The role requires 2+ years of grooming experience and strong leadership. You'll recruit, train, coach, and schedule staff, monitor performance, and collaborate with store management to drive growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional grooming experience.
• 1–2 years salon management experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of breed-specific grooming standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day grooming salon operations and scheduling.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise grooming staff.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and quality standards.
• Monitor revenue, customer satisfaction, and performance metrics.
• Provide expert grooming services when needed.
• Interact with pet parents to offer recommendations.
• Maintain grooming equipment and inventory.

Skills

Salon leadership

Grooming expertise

Customer service

Team coaching

Scheduling & staffing

Breed knowledge

Safety & sanitation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Grooming equipment

Clippers & blades

Job description

Petco is seeking a Grooming Salon Leader to manage grooming operations and lead the salon team while delivering expert grooming services to our customers' pets. Your passion for people and pets will ensure a positive experience for partners and exceptional care for every pet.

The role requires 2+ years of grooming experience and strong leadership. You'll recruit, train, coach, and schedule staff, monitor performance, and collaborate with store management to drive growth.