Dog Grooming / Stylist
Pawpadour Dog & Cat Grooming Salon
Tooting, South London
Pay: £15 per hour
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Job Type: Full time
Pawpadour is a small, independent dog and cat grooming salon with a friendly, supportive team and a strong reputation for high quality grooming. We take pride in creating a calm, stress free environment for both pets and their owners, with a focus on exceptional customer service and attention to detail.
We specialise in Teddy Bear trims, Asian Fusion styling, breed standard grooming, hand scissoring, creative styling, deshedding treatments, cat grooming, and ultrasonic teeth cleaning. We are passionate about continually improving our skills and delivering the highest standards of grooming.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Dog Grooming / Stylist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be confident grooming independently, have excellent handling skills, and consistently produce high quality grooms.
You will be expected to groom approximately 4 to 5 dogs per day to a high standard while ensuring every dog has a positive experience.
Although we are looking for someone with previous grooming experience, we are happy to provide in house training and support to help you refine your skills and continue your professional development.
Responsibilities
- Groom 4 to 5 dogs per day to a consistently high standard
- Carry out full grooms including bathing, drying, clipping, hand scissoring, nail trimming and ear cleaning
- Safely handle dogs of all breeds, sizes and temperaments
- Maintain a clean, organised and hygienic working environment
- Work independently and manage your daily schedule efficiently
- Welcome clients, discuss grooming requirements and provide professional advice
- Book appointments, process payments and manage customer enquiries
- Build strong relationships with clients through excellent customer service
- Work as part of a friendly team while being confident working alone when required
What We Are Looking For
- Previous professional dog grooming experience
- Ability to complete high quality grooms independently
- Excellent scissoring and finishing skills
- Good knowledge of breed trims and coat types
- Calm, patient and kind approach to animal handling
- Friendly, confident and professional when speaking with clients
- Comfortable using booking systems and taking payments
- Reliable, organised and able to work efficiently throughout the day
- Passion for learning and developing your grooming skills
What We Offer
- £15 per hour
- A friendly, welcoming and supportive team
- A relaxed, crate free salon environment
- Opportunities for in house training and skill development
- Work with a variety of breeds and grooming styles
- A salon that values quality over quantity and encourages continuous learning
If you are passionate about grooming, take pride in your work, and would like to join a salon that genuinely cares about both its clients and its team, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
