Lead Groomer

Scenthound Linden, NJ; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips

Bonus based on performance

Paid Vacation

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Employee discounts

Competitive hourly base pay plus tips

Merit-based pay increases

Paid vacation

Career growth path to leadership

Complimentary service membership

Job summary

A dog grooming business in New Jersey is seeking a Lead Groomer who possesses expert grooming knowledge and leadership skills. The ideal candidate will have at least a year of grooming experience or a grooming school diploma. Responsibilities include providing guidance to the grooming team, teaching best practices, and ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for both dogs and team members. This position also offers competitive hourly pay and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of grooming experience or graduation from a grooming school.
• Knowledge of dog breeds and care standards.
• Stamina to stand for long periods of time.
• Reliable transportation.
• Willingness to work in a smoke-free environment.

Responsibilities

• Groom to Scenthound standards while providing leadership to teams.
• Teach new groomers the Scenthound standards.
• Ensure the safety of dogs and team members.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Scenter Manager.
• 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

Effective communication with team members and dog parents

Leadership, coaching, mentorship

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Time-management

Ability to self-critique

Self-critique

Education

Graduation from a grooming school

Tools

Grooming tools

Job description

Benefits

• Tip Pool
• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips
• 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
• 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 timesAdhere 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