Part Time Position at The Laundromutt

The Laundromutt LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

The Laundromutt LLC in Buffalo, NY is seeking a team member to assist the salon with reception, self-service, and dog washing in a fast-paced environment. You will answer phones, book appointments, bathe and prep dogs, greet clients, and help keep the salon clean and organized while delivering compassionate customer service.

Weekend availability is required; prior experience with dogs and basic computer skills are valued.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working with dogs in a professional setting
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 18 years of age
• General computer skills

Responsibilities

• Answer phones and book appointments
• Bathing and prepping dogs for grooming
• Assist self service clients and maintain salon cleanliness
• Reception, greeting and cashing out clients
• Practice compassionate customer service
• Schedule appointments
• General salon cleaning
• Use basic Excel functions

Skills

Customer service

Animal handling

Scheduling appointments

Excel basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel basics

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Training & development

The Laundromutt is on a mission to improve & enrich the lives of dogs through grooming, our self service wash, and even a little retail therapy. We take care of every dog that comes through our doors regardless of size or breed and provide both our pups and clients a one-on-one experience as soon as they step into the salon. Our team is a close-knit group with a passion for growing and learning, both professionally and personally.

We are looking to bring on a team member to assist the salon with reception, self service, and washing dogs. We are looking for someone who is comfortable in a very fast paced environment, who values being a part of a team, and is both comfortable and has professional experience working with dogs. We value safety, team work with clear & transparent communication, continued education, and above all we love dogs. We are offering a part time to full time position with the need for weekend availability. This is a physically demanding position in a fast paced setting.

The primary function of this position is to serve our customers and the functioning of the salon by answering phones, booking appointments, bathing and prepping dogs for grooming, and helping self service clients. Additionally, this position is responsible for keeping the salon clean and organized.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ability to practice safe handling of animals
• Ability to identify signs of stress and aggression in dogs
• Correctly and accurately bathing and drying dogs
• Hand drying and prepping dogs for grooming including brushing out, nail trimming and filing, anal gland expression, teeth cleaning, and ear cleaning
• Completing a full smooth coat bath service
• Reception, greeting & cashing out clients
• Practicing compassionate customer service
• Scheduling appointments
• Helping self service clientsGeneral Cleaning of the salon
• Ability to use excel basic functions

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, and reach for long periods of time
• Ability to read, write, and basic math skills
• Ability to to follow written and verbal directions
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs independently
• Ability to withstand loud noises for a long period of time
• Ability to clearly communicate with clients, team members, and managers
• Comfortable working with dogs
• Ability to correctly handle cash and credit card transactions

Minimum Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working with dogs in a professional settingMust love dogs
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 18 years of age
• General computer skills

Pay

• $16.50 - $17.00 per hour
• Tips