Pet Stylist - Best Friends Pet Hotel

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: WEST BERLIN, NJ 08091Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: NoneSalary Range: $20.00 - $25.00 CommissionTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Hospitality - HotelOur Pet Stylists express their creativity as experienced pet groomers in our busy salons, focusing on grooming dogs (and cats too, if certified) of all sizes and temperaments to ensure they look their best. Additional responsibilities include brushing, trimming nails, and performing add-on services.

We are an Employee-owned and operated company that is expanding, which provides many growth opportunities within the company. We currently have over 80 locations twenty-six states coast-to-coast and have been in business for 30 years.

If you are looking for a company in which you can learn and grow, our countrywide, well-established pet care facility may be the perfect place for you!

We offer:

Health, dental, vision, life insurance, STD/LTD, 401K with company matching

ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Plan (100% company paid)

Paid vacation

Uniforms

Pet supply and service discounts and more!

Responsibilities:

Consults with customer and complies with all requests to ensure customer satisfaction. Always interacts with customers in a warm, friendly and professional manner

Practices timeliness -starts shift on time, and finishes pets before promised time

Conscientiously performs all aspects of the grooming service to Best Friends expectations of quality

Must have the ability to groom all breeds, style all fur types and is able to complete specific breed styles requested by client

Works in an organized and hygienic manner. Keeps work area free of hair and clutter and sanitizes tools and compartments between pets

Understands the purpose of products and uses them appropriately, follows label directions. Assists Manager maintain inventory by reporting stock levels

Treats equipment and tools with care and helps with simple maintenance. Reports mechanical failures to manager in writing

Interacts with Manager and center staffing a manner to make sure the salon runs smoothly and meets the highest expectations of service and product quality

Requirements

At Minimum 1-2 years of experience out of school or professionally trained

High school diploma

Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays

Must be able to frequently lift 50 pounds

Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions

Must have excellent interpersonal skills

Must have strong communication skills

Must possess a love of animals and patience when handling pets

Displays a professional manner at all times

Upbeat and positive personality

Dependable and has reliable transportation

The compensation information below is provided in compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. This position is compensated on a commission-based pay structure and may include commissions, incentives, and tips, where applicable. Estimated earnings equivalent for this position may range from approximately $20.00–$25.00 per hour based on productivity, services performed, client demand, schedule availability, and individual performance; actual earnings are not guaranteed. Additional factors including experience, qualifications, geographic location, and business needs may also impact compensation.

This position may also be eligible for company-sponsored benefits, which may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement benefits, where applicable.

Where required by law, employees will be compensated at least the applicable minimum wage for all hours worked.