Now Hiring: Experienced Dog Groomer:
Join a passionate, professional team where your skills are valued and rewarded!
We’re a busy, well-established grooming salon located on the eastern edge of St. Louis Park, MN seeking a talented and experienced Dog Groomer with a strong eye for detail and excellent scissor skills. Someone who is patient and cares for the well being and safety on our four legged clients. If you’re committed to top-quality grooming, love working with dogs, and thrive in a team-oriented environment, we want to hear from you!
Position Details:
- Compensation: Commission-based pay, based on experience. Pay is bi-weekly and done through electronic deposits.
- Tips: 100% of your well-earned tips are yours
- Schedule:
- 4 days per week
- Optional weekend shifts available for pick-up days. All weekend appointments pay a reservation fee that is added to the grooming totals at check out for the client to pay.
- Time Off: Paid time off provided in accordance with Minnesota's Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) law
- Benefits: Time off, employee discount to all retail in store at whole sale cost. At this time, we do not offer medical/dental/vision or 401k benefits.
What We're Looking For:
- Professional attitude with strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Exceptional scissor and finishing skills
- Clean, organized, reliable and responsible individual
- Passion for animals and dedication to their care, comfort and safety.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform breed-specific and custom grooming services, including bathing, brushing, drying, trimming, scissor work, external gland expressions and superb handling skills.
- Ensure the safety and comfort of each pet throughout the grooming process
- Maintain a clean and organized grooming station and salon environment. As well as assisting with opening, mid-day and closing cleaning schedules.
- Communicate effectively with clients to understand their grooming preferences and provide after-care instructions as needed
- Identify and report any health concerns or irregularities to pet owners and/or management- also knowing that we are not veterinarian staff and cannot provide medical advice to clients.
- Collaborate with team members to maintain a positive and professional workplace
- Adhere to salon safety and sanitation standards at all times
- Manage grooming appointments and time efficiently to maintain a smooth schedule
- Participate in continuing education and stay current with grooming trends and techniques
- Being able to check in, check out/collect payment and schedule your own clients as needed and assist with other team member's clients as needed.
- You must supply your own grooming equipment like clippers, shears, brushes, combs, nail clippers etc. An electric hydraulic table, station, shampoos/conditioners and dryers are provided for you. Your equipment MUST remain updated, sharpened and sanitized.
- Provide excellent customer service that enhances client retention and satisfaction
If you’re ready to grow in a supportive, fun, and high-standard environment, apply today and let’s make tails wag together!
To apply, please send your resume, a cover letter on why you believe you would be a good fit for our salon and a grooming portfolio that highlights your scissor and finishing work to [email protected]. Any resumes and cover letters sent without a grooming portfolio will not be considered.
**Please note that we are not rushing this hiring process and are looking to find the right person to add to our team. We have an amazing staff of an Owner (groomer), Salon Manager, 2 Grooming Managers (groomers) and 9 additional groomers currently on our team. Our process is very specific to make sure that only are you are great fit for us, but we are a great fit for you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $1.00 - $2.00 per day
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Compensation Package:
- Commission pay
- Tips
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- No nights
- No weekends
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Dog Grooming: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Minneapolis, MN 55416 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Minneapolis, MN 55416: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person