Lead Groomer

Scenthound Fairfield, CT; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Competitive hourly base pay + tips

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid vacation

Career growth path to leadership roles

Complimentary service membership

Job summary

Scenthound Fairfield is seeking a Lead Groomer to guide a team of groomers and bathers, delivering expert grooming and training to new staff. The role combines hands-on grooming with leadership duties to uphold Scenthound standards.

The ideal candidate mentors teammates, ensures safety, and maintains high-quality grooming in a fast-paced environment. This full-time position offers growth opportunities and a pathway to leadership within the team.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of grooming experience or graduation from grooming school.
• Knowledge of dog breeds, care standards, and grooming tools.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds; stand for long periods.
• Reliable transportation.
• Willingness to work in a smoke-free environment.

Responsibilities

• Groom to Scenthound standards while leading grooming and bathing teams.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to team members.
• Perform puppy cuts using standard length and neat face.
• Create an environment conducive to learning and teamwork.
• Teach new groomers the Scenthound standards; ongoing coaching.
• Identify when/where help is needed to keep the schedule on track.
• Ensure safety of dogs and team members at all times.
• Adhere to sanitation and cleaning practices.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Scenter Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Grooming expertise

Communication

Mentorship

Time management

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits
• Merit-based pay increases
• Paid Vacation
• Career growth path to other leadership positions
• Complimentary service membership

About the Position:

The Lead Groomer is an integral position at Scenthound, offering expert grooming knowledge, providing leadership to a team of groomers and bathers, and facilitating training to new groomers.

This position requires:

• At least 1 year of grooming experience or graduation from a grooming school
• Knowledge of dog breeds, care standards, and tools of the trade
• Strength to lift up to 70 pounds; stamina to stand for long periods of time
• Reliable transportation
• Willingness to work in a smoke-free environment

Who We Are Looking For:

We are searching for a confident dog groomer who loves teaching their passion to others! A successful Lead Groomer is knowledgeable, perceptive, patient, adaptable, and a compassionate dog lover! We are looking for a motivating leader who can assess the needs, strengths, and weaknesses of their team members to provide effective learning opportunities.

Tasks

• Groom to Scenthound standards while providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the grooming and bathing teams
• All we do are puppy cuts; one length all-over with a neat face
• Create an environment conducive to learning, open communication, and teamwork
• Teach new groomers the Scenthound standards; provide ongoing coaching and mentorship
• Identify when/ where help is needed and provide assistance to keep Scenter on schedule
• Ensure the safety of dogs and team members at all times
• Adhere to Scenthound sanitary and cleaning practices
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Scenter Manager

Skills and Abilities:

• Effective communication with team members and dog parents
• Leadership, coaching, mentorship
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Time-management
• Ability to self-critique; hold oneself and others to high standards of grooming