ReceptionistGroomer Assistant

Life With Paws Llc; Stafford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 17,908 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Employee discounts

Flexible scheduling

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Training & development

Opportunity for advancement

Supportive team environment

Work with pets every day

Job summary

Life With Paws Llc in Manahawkin, NJ is seeking a Receptionist / Grooming Assistant to join our team. The role includes greeting clients, managing appointments, processing payments, and providing support to groomers. We value customer service experience and strong communication skills. Benefits include performance-based bonuses, flexible scheduling, and training opportunities. If you love working with pets and desire a supportive team environment, apply today!

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Comfortable working around dogs and animals.
• Ability to remain calm and efficient during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and check pets in and out for appointments.
• Answer phones and respond to client questions.
• Schedule appointments and manage the daily salon schedule.
• Process payments and assist with client communication.
• Support groomers and bathers when needed.

Skills

Customer service experience

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Tools

MoeGo software

Job description

Receptionist / Grooming Assistant

Life With Paws – Manahawkin, NJ

Life With Paws is a growing luxury pet grooming salon dedicated to providing exceptional care, high‑quality grooming services, and a welcoming experience for every pet and client that walks through our doors.

Position Details

• Seasonal full‑time hours during the busy summer season
• Possible part‑time hours during the off‑season
• Opportunity for growth within a fast‑growing salon
• Supportive, professional, and team‑oriented environment
• Position will start with a 30‑day paid trial run
• Position starts at minimum wage, with opportunities to grow and a possibility of a future management role if interested

Schedule

• Schedule varies based on salon needs
• Must be comfortable working weekends
• Must be comfortable working select holidays when scheduled in advance
• Schedules are communicated ahead of time
• Salon Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and check pets in and out for appointments
• Answer phones and respond to client questions
• Schedule appointments and manage the daily salon schedule
• Process payments and assist with client communication
• Support groomers and bathers when needed
• Maintain a positive attitude toward coworkers, clients, and pets
• Keep up with grooming report cards before pets go home
• Perform salon support duties such as cleaning grooming and bathing areas, laundry, sweeping, mopping, disinfecting surfaces, keeping reception and waiting areas clean and welcoming, assisting with holding dogs and cats when groomers need assistance, and bathing dogs for groomers when the salon is busy or running behind

Training

• Salon booking and scheduling systems
• Cleaning procedures
• Salon policies
• Bathing procedures and salon workflow
• Assisting groomers safely with pets when needed

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred
• Comfortable working around dogs and animals
• MoeGo software experience preferred (not required)
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast‑paced environment
• Friendly, professional, dependable, and team‑oriented
• Ability to remain calm and efficient during busy periods
• Must be at least 18 years old

Benefits & Perks

• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Employee discounts
• Flexible scheduling
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Training & development
• Opportunity for advancement within the company
• Supportive team environment
• Work with pets every day

Location

145 North Main Street, Manahawkin, NJ 08050

About Us

If you enjoy working with people, love animals, and want to be part of a positive team that takes pride in caring for pets, we would love to hear from you. Life With Paws is growing, and we’re excited to welcome someone ready to grow with us!