Dog Groomer / Stylist
Pawpadour Dog & Cat Grooming Salon - Tooting & Kingston, South London
Pay: £15 per hour (+ annual training budget - see below)
Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Job Type: Full time
Join a Salon That Actually Invests in You
Pawpadour is a small, independent dog and cat grooming salon with a loyal client base and a genuine reputation for exceptional work. We're not a high-volume factory-line groomer, we're a calm, crate-free salon where quality, skill and animal welfare come first. If you're a groomer who takes real pride in your finishing work and wants to keep growing your craft, this is a salon where that's noticed and rewarded.
We specialise in Teddy Bear trims, Asian Fusion styling, breed standard grooming, hand scissoring, creative styling, deshedding treatments, cat grooming, and ultrasonic teeth cleaning, so you'll be working across a genuinely varied and interesting client base, not the same three cuts on repeat.
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Dog Groomer / Stylist to join our team across our Tooting and Kingston salons. You'll groom independently, bring strong handling skills, and consistently produce high-quality work, around 4 to 5 dogs per day, with the time to do it properly rather than being rushed.
We back experienced groomers with ongoing in-house training and support too, so you'll keep developing your skills rather than standing still.
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're 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
- £500 annual training budget - put towards courses, workshops or specialist certifications of your choice, so you keep building your skillset on us
- 28 days paid holiday, pension scheme & staff discounts
- Employee mentoring programme
- A friendly, welcoming and supportive team - not a revolving door
- A relaxed, crate-free salon environment
- Work with a huge variety of breeds and grooming styles
- A salon that values quality over quantity and genuinely backs continuous learning
- Real opportunity to build a loyal client base and grow your reputation with us
Location
Applicants must live within a 45-minute commute of one of our salons (Tooting or Kingston). Applications outside this range unfortunately cannot be progressed.
Application questions:
- Which of our salons (Tooting or Kingston) would you prefer, or are you open to either?
- How long would your typical commute to the salon be?
If you're passionate about grooming, take real pride in your finishing work, and want to join a salon that invests in its team as much as its clients, we'd love to hear from you.
Work Location: In person
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
