Salon Groom Assistant

The Laundromutt LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A dog grooming and care service in Buffalo is looking for a part-time team member to assist with reception and dog washing. You will be responsible for customer bookings, bathing dogs, and ensuring a clean salon. The ideal candidate has experience working with dogs and values teamwork. Hourly compensation ranges from $15.50 to $16.50, with tips included.

Benefits

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working with dogs in a groom or day care setting.
• Must love dogs.
• General computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with bookings and service.
• Bathing and prepping dogs for grooming.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the salon.

Skills

Customer service

Safe handling of animals

Excel basic functions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

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 loves a very fast paced environment, who values being apart of a bustling team, and is both comfortable working with and has prior experience working with dogs. We value safety, teamwork with clear & transparent communication, continued education, and above all we love dogs. We are offering a part time position of about 20 hours per week and looking for a flexible schedule with weekend availability.

Role Overview The primary function of this position is to serve customers and support 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 clients
• General 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 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 groom or day care setting
• Must love dogs
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 18 years of age
• General computer skills

Pay

• Tips
• Compensation: $15.50 - $16.50 per hour