FULL TIME DOG GROOMER - RENT A TABLE OR FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT
Doghouse is an engaging destination pet shop with a grooming salon, pet shop and café counter, and we're looking for a talented Dog Groomer to join our Bradford on Avon store. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced groomer who wants to either join our team as a full time employee or run their own independent grooming business through our rent a table option. Either way, you'll be working from a prominent high street location with an established customer base, in a friendly and supportive environment that's genuinely invested in your success.
We pride ourselves on exceptional customer service, so friendliness and great communication is a must when working with us.
Two ways to work with us:
Full time employed: A salaried position as part of our team, with the security and benefits of employment.
Rent a table (self employed): Run your own grooming business within ours. You keep 60% of your grooming takings and pay Doghouse 40%, with Emmipet services split at 90/10. After a three month review, we look to reduce the split to 65/35 depending on targets. You set your own holiday, keep your own tips and have the freedom of self employment with the backing of an established brand.
Full time: Days and hours to be agreed, which will include some weekend work, but not necessarily every weekend.
Ideally, we are looking for someone who has…
- Have a City & Guilds Level 3 dog grooming qualification and/orsimilar relevant experience/qualifications
- Previous professional dog grooming experience across a range of breeds and coat types
- Confidence handling tricky grooming situations and nervous dogs
- An ability to work independently and manage their own diary
- An eye for detail and an ability to think on your feet
- An enthusiasm for dogs!
Traits:
- Friendly
- Hardworking and highly motivated
- Calm and patient with dogs
- Flexible and enthusiastic
- Dedicated and loyal
- Positive and proactive
- Eye for detail
Key responsibilities:
Delivering high standards of grooming and outstanding customer service. You will be responsible for managing your own appointments, greeting your customers and keeping your work area spotless.
- Grooming dogs to a high standard, safe handling and welfare at all times
- Seeing your own customers in and out and rebooking their next appointment
- Keeping the salon scrupulously clean and disinfected at the end of each day
- Managing your diary through our Fresha booking system
- Maintaining a high level of salon presentation
- Developing your grooming knowledge and skills
What we provide:
You'll have access to everything you need to get straight to work. That means a personal styling table, shared use of our hydro bath and stainless steel bath, blasters, stand dryers and salon equipment, plus towels, shampoos and conditioners. You'll also get use of our Fresha booking system, free wifi, all water, gas and electric, and all the teas and coffees you like from our café. We have a large existing customer database to help you build your business, and we regularly share grooming availability across our active social channels.
What you'll need to supply:
If you're joining us on the rent a table option, you'll bring your own scissors, clippers, blades and brushes, your own consumables and finishing touches, and your own public liability insurance as a minimum. We'll support you in setting up your business account and answer any queries along the way.
What we're looking for:
Most importantly you will have brilliant grooming skills and exceptional customer service. You'll be highly motivated, flexible and enthusiastic and able to respond quickly to the different demands working at Doghouse can bring. You'll take real pride in your work and care deeply about the dogs in your chair.
Doghouse is a dynamic company with big plans for the future. We have a small, friendly team of staff who support each other to deliver brilliant customer service. Benefits include a happy working environment with a great team and frequent puppy cuddles, plus the opportunity to grow alongside the company.
Salary (employed): competitive, dependent on experience. Rent a table: 60/40 split, reviewing to 65/35 after three months.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Experience:
- Dog grooming in a professional salon: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
