Why join us?
Dogwood has grown through the years, however it is still very much a family business at heart. We quickly identify individuals who are keen to progress and will provide them with the necessary training and experience to do so.
We are an award-winning family run business where you are a name, not a number. We continue to grow and now have over 40 salons around the country.
We are looking for experienced, customer focused, friendly stylists who have a genuine enthusiasm for pets to join our salons.
We are currently recruiting for a Stylist within our Dogwood salon based in Chelmsford.
Responsibilities of a Stylist:
- Able to groom and style all breeds of dogs to the highest standard.
- Overseeing the running of the spa.
- Demonstrating a hands-on approach to train to Dogwoods high standards.
- Supporting your stylist in preparing the dogs ready for their groom.
- Responsible for the sales performance of the salon, identifying any improvements needed and implementing.
- Booking and managing appointments.
- Delivering high standards of customer service.
- Going ‘the extra mile’ for every customer.
- Ensuring first class spa presentation by our high level of housekeeping and maintenance of equipment.
Requirements of a Stylist:
- A genuine interest in Dogwood, our vision, our products, and our values.
- A confident and positive approach to handling dogs.
- Willing to build strong relationships with our customers and their pets.
- Excellent communication skills.
- A thirst for continued training and team development.
- The drive and determination to work equally well as part of a busy team and under own initiative.
- Willingness to pass grooming knowledge to trainee stylists.
Benefits of becoming a Stylist with Dogwood:
- The most extensive training and development plan in the industry with our Dogwood curriculum containing different training documents and dedicated Academy classroom sessions.
- Custom uniform and high quality equipment provided.
- Other reward systems in place to boost your wage!
- Staff discount of 35% on accessories, 25% on food, 20% in Dogwood Grooming Salons.
- Tools, articles, and support to help manage mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
- Offers across a large range of retail and wellbeing brands, including discounts on gym memberships and fun days out!
- Salary Exchange Pension Scheme.
This role will involve heavy lifting.
If you’re eager to get stuck in, want to enhance your career and make a real difference, discover your spot at Dogwood and submit your application today.
