Dog Groomer

Job Title: Experienced Dog Groomer

About Us:

Doggie & Gabana is small family run business and a new state of the art dog grooming spa & boutique.

Responsibilities:-

Reporting directly to the Owner you will be responsible for:-

• Occasionally washing & drying the dogs (when a washer is not available)
• Styling the dogs to high standard
• Talk to new & existing clients about how they would like their dog groomed
• Occasionally hand over dogs to owners after groom
• Cleaning equipment and grooming area at the end of each day
• Occasionally answer the phone if the Retail Manager is unavailable
• Reading Customer Profile thoroughly before commencing a groom
• Make/update grooming notes for Retail Manager to update the on-line system
• Work as part of a team to deliver high quality grooms on every dog

Required Work Experience

Grooming experience within a dog grooming salon is preferred, but not essential.

Skills

Candidates will meet each of the following requirements: -

• Be comfortable working with & handling dogs of all sizes/behaviours
• Passionate about dogs & their welfare
• Have extensive knowledge about dogs & different breeds
• Be firm but kind in handling dogs
• Be clearly spoken with good communication skills
• Have a positive and bubbly personality
• Hard working & ambitions to progress to being Grooming Manager is a bonus
• Projects a good image
• Team worker – happy to be working as part of a close team
• Not afraid to ask for help

Education

C & G Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming qualification is essential

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £24,000.00-£29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Experience:

• Dog Grooming: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 2 & 3 Qualification for Dog Grooming (preferred)

Work Location: In person