Lead Groomer

Scenthound Mt. Juliet, TN; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a flagship location dedicated to dog care! As a Lead Groomer, you will not only showcase your grooming skills but also lead and mentor a passionate team. This role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and a love for dogs, ensuring both pets and their owners receive top-notch service. With competitive pay, paid training, and a supportive work environment, you'll be part of a mission-driven team that prioritizes the health and happiness of every dog. Join us in making a difference while enjoying great work hours and a fulfilling career path!

Benefits

Career Growth Path

Competitive Hourly Base Pay

Annual Pay Increases

Paid Training

Paid Vacation Days

Complimentary Service Membership for Pets

Great Work Hours

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of grooming experience or graduation from a grooming school.
• Knowledge of dog breeds and care standards with emphasis on safety.

Responsibilities

• Groom to Scenthound standards while providing leadership to the team.
• Teach new groomers the Scenthound standards and ensure safety.

Skills

Grooming Experience

Leadership

Effective Communication

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Basic Computer Proficiency

Knowledge of Dog Breeds

Education

Graduation from Grooming School

Tools

Grooming Tools

Job description

Perks and Benefits:

Career growth path to General Manager and additional options with pay increase as we grow

Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips

Annual pay increases based on performance

Paid training

Great work hours: closed Monday, close daily at 5:00, no evening work and closed on major holidays

Paid vacation days

Growth opportunity: great leadership and teamwork experience

Complimentary service membership for your pup

About the Position:

The Lead Groomer is a key position at Scenthound, offering expert grooming knowledge, providing leadership and instilling teamwork across a team of groomers and bathers, facilitating training of new groomers and delivering exceptional customer satisfaction.

Position Skills and Requirements:

At least 1 year of grooming experience or graduation from a grooming school

Knowledge of dog breeds, care standards (with emphasis on dog safety) and tools of the trade

Leadership, coaching and mentorship

Effective communication with team members and others

Service-oriented with problem-solving, attention to detail and time management skills; and an ability to self-critique and hold self and others to high grooming standards

Basic computer/technology proficiency

Strength to lift larger dogs up to 70 pounds (usually with help); stamina to stand for long time periods

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, detail-oriented, and a compassionate dog lover! We are looking for a motivating, HANDS-ON leader who understands dogs and can assess the needs, strengths and weaknesses of their team members to provide effective learning opportunities and great customer satisfaction!

Tasks:

Groom to Scenthound standards while providing leadership, coaching, and mentorship to the grooming and bathing teams

All we do are puppy cuts; one length all-over with a neat face

Support an environment conducive to learning, open communication, and teamwork

Teach new groomers the Scenthound standards

Identify when/where help is needed and provide assistance to keep Scenter on schedule

Support a fun and energetic environment conducive to teamwork and Scenthound values

Ensure continuous team member and dog safety/wellness

Adhere to Scenthound sanitary and cleaning practices

Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Scenter Manager

About Scenthound Mount Juliet:

Dogs are family. It's our passion to provide the basic hygiene and routine care that every dog needs - right here in Mount Juliet!

This is the flagship Scenthound location in Tennessee so you have the unique opportunity to get in early with this exciting business. And you'll get to build a strong team that serves our community! Dogs and dog parents both benefit when we keep pups clean and healthy!

We Live by these Core Values:

Dog First - We advocate for the health and wellbeing of every dog in our care.

One Pack - We are one company, one team, with one mission. We trust, respect and support one another.

Bring Love - We bring good energy to our work, and we do our job with loving intention.

Seek Growth - We believe. We learn. We grow.

Make a Difference - We work with a purpose and are driven by a desire to make a positive impact.

*Hourly rate includes tips.