PetsHotel Supervisor

PetSmart Store Support Group, Inc.; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in pet care is seeking a dedicated Pets Hotel Supervisor to lead a team in providing exceptional service to pets and their owners. This role emphasizes creating a welcoming environment, ensuring pet health, and maintaining high cleanliness standards. You will be instrumental in associate development, leading by example and fostering a culture of engagement. Join a passionate team that values diversity and aims to make a meaningful impact every day, from celebrating pet milestones to providing top-notch care. If you are enthusiastic about pets and ready to take on a leadership role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid weekly

Health benefits: medical, dental, vision

401k

Tuition assistance

Associate discounts and perks

Paid time off for fulltime associates

Career pathing

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail supervisory experience in a customer-focused environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee associates and ensure proper healthcare and cleanliness for pets.
• Facilitate associate development through training and mentoring.

Skills

Customer Service

Leadership

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Retail Management Experience

Tools

Computer Applications

Job description

PetSmart does Anything for Pets and Everything for You – JOIN OUR TEAM!

Pets Hotel Supervisor

About Life at PetSmart

At PetSmart, we’re more than just a company obsessed with pets; we’re obsessed with our people too. Our values are rooted in unconditional love—a lesson we learn from our pets—and staying united together. We believe when our associates are happy and healthy, they can provide the best possible care for our furry, scaled, and feathery friends while enjoying a work experience that celebrates them as their authentic selves.

Benefits that benefit you

• Paid weekly
• Full time hours
• Health benefits: medical, dental, vision
• 401k
• Tuition assistance
• Associate discounts and perks
• Paid time off for fulltime associates
• Career pathing
• Development opportunities

JOB SUMMARY

PetSmart's PetsHotel Experience Lead (Hotel Supervisor) provides exceptional service to pet parents and the pets in our care while upholding the company’s vision, mission, values, and strategy. This role provides a welcoming and safe environment to pets, ensuring proper healthcare and facility cleanliness. Alongside the PetsHotel Experience Leader, they are responsible for maintenance and oversight of the PetsHotel, opening and/or closing the store, overseeing associates, and maintaining a safe and organized environment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following and may vary depending on store characteristics and needs:

People Leadership:

• Facilitates the associate experience and supports associate development, including training, onboarding, mentoring, and coaching for growth, as well as providing feedback into associate performance reviews, disciplinary action, and promotions.
• Delegate and validate completion of daily tasks.
• Leads and directs associates when acting as the leader on duty.
• Address and administer associate complaints and grievances.
• Recognizes and celebrates associates driving overall associate engagement.

Hotel Operations and Overall Store Experience:

• Responsible for the pet parent experience and outcomes conducted over the telephone, in person or online, and responding to pet parent concerns.
• Responsible for pet healthcare and facility cleanliness within the hotel (medication, feeding, watering, etc.)
• Responsible for administering pet parent or vet provided medication for pets.
• Ensures that all pets within the hotel are taken to and from the Vet and is responsible for reporting when a sick/injured pet is identified within the store.
• Accurately completes and performs check-in and check-out process for all guests and obtains the appropriate health and medical information for guests (ensures paperwork is completed accurately).
• Ensures reservations for pet boarding and doggie day camp are within established policies and procedures, declining reservations when necessary.
• Responsible for the monthly hotel safety reporting/standards.
• Shared responsibility to complete the daily morning safety observation walk.
• Shared responsibility for store opening and closing procedures to ensure brand promise is upheld.
• Maintains total store cleanliness standards.
• Coordinates hotel events and other promotional strategies.
• Sells merchandise and services.
• Maintains store standards and leads a culture of empowerment by ensuring compliance with our policies and procedures (P&Ps) and code of ethics.
• Ensures a safe environment for our associates, pets, and pet parents.
• Responsible for safety incident support and follow up.
• Ensures routine maintenance is performed on all equipment in the PetsHotel, including identifying potential system issues and partnering with facilities to resolve issues.
• Assists and works in other departments as required. Other duties may be assigned.
• Follows all Company Policies and Procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of retail supervisory experience in a customer-focused environment.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Full-time availability required, flexibility in schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to react under pressure and maintain composure.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• No direct reports, however, expected to guide and support the development of other associates.
• Provides feedback on associate performance to direct supervisor.
• Acts as the Leader when other Leaders are not in the store, supervising associates, assigning tasks and addressing any concerns.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Associate required to stand, walk, climb a ladder, and use hands to handle, feel, hold, write, etc. The associate frequently is required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally team lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception.
• While performing this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and a wet environment with an abundance of pet hair. The noise level is moderate in the work environment; however, associates may be exposed to high levels of noise at times. Exposure to live animals and their handling is common.

Do what you love

Join us for a chance to make a meaningful impact every day. Whether it's helping a customer choose their first fish, celebrating a pet's birthday, or seeing the smile on a pet parent’s face after a fresh groom—you'll create moments that matter. At PetSmart, we cherish diversity and the unique perspectives of our 50,000 associates, all united by a passion for pets.

We’re delighted you’re interested in joining our pack and helping us in our commitment to doing Anything for Pets, and the people who love them. We're excited to hear your story and learn more about you! Apply Now!