Lead Groomer

1 month ago

Euless, United States Scenthound Euless, TX Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionBenefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Employee discounts
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Free uniforms
  • Training & development
  • Wellness resources

Love Dogs? Join the Pack
Scenthound is not your everyday dog grooming shop. We are a revolutionary concept disrupting an outdated industry, focused on the dogs overall health and wellness, not only haircuts Our membership-based business model allows dogs to receive routine maintenance and consistent care. At Scenthound, we are a culturally driven, highly collaborative team that prioritizes dog and employee safety. Through our North Star and values, we inspire the dog-human connection by helping dog parents maintain clean, healthy dogs. If you share our values, wed love to hear from you

Benefits and Perks:
  • Competitive hourly base pay, plus tips
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits
  • Merit-based pay increases
  • Paid Vacation
  • Career growth path to other leadership positions
  • Complimentary service membership
About the Position:
The Lead Groomer is an integral position at Scenthound, offering expert grooming knowledge, providing leadership to a team of groomers and bathers, and facilitating training for new groomers.

This position requires:
  • At least 1 year of grooming experience or graduation from a grooming school
  • Knowledge of dog breeds, care standards, and tools of the trade
  • Strength to lift up to 70 pounds; stamina to stand for long periods of time
  • Reliable transportation
  • Willingness to work in a smoke-free environment
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, and a compassionate dog lover We are looking for a motivating leader who can assess the needs, strengths, and weaknesses of their team members to provide effective learning opportunities.

Tasks
  • Groom to Scenthound standards while providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the grooming and bathing teams
  • All we do are puppy cuts; one length all over with a neat face
  • Create an environment conducive to learning, open communication, and teamwork
  • Teach new groomers the Scenthound standards; provide ongoing coaching and mentorship
  • Identify when/ where help is needed and provide assistance to keep Scenter on schedule
  • Ensure the safety of dogs and team members at all times
  • Adhere to Scenthound sanitary and cleaning practices
  • Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Scenter Manager
Skills and Abilities:
  • Effective communication with team members and dog parents
  • Leadership, coaching, mentorship
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Time-management
  • Ability to self-critique; hold oneself and others to high standards of grooming
***Our Euless location will be opening on the first of August and we anticipate the Lead Groomer position to start in mid-July.