Job Description

Lead Groomer

Scenthound Scarsdale, NY

Compensation: $20 - $26/hr with tips

Location: Scenthound Scarsdale, 733 White Plains Road, Scarsdale, NY

Employment type: Full-time

About Us

Scenthound is on a mission to make routine dog care simple and accessible. We're not just grooming dogs, we're building a movement for healthier, happier pups and a connected community of dog lovers. We're also not your traditional big-box pet store where grooming is just a service offering. Routine hygiene and wellness is at the core of what we do, and we do it in a comfortable, boutique-like atmosphere where you'll feel right at home.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the journey to launch a network of Scenters across Westchester and Nassau Counties, starting in Scarsdale. Owned and operated by a local entrepreneur, you'll be treated with care and respect in an environment that encourages bringing your authentic self to work every single day.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive hourly base pay ($20/hour, plus tips)
• Paid Time Off (PTO), closed major holidays
• Supportive work environment in a locally owned business
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Complimentary service membership
• Others to be added as we grow

About the Position

The Lead Groomer is an integral position at Scenthound, offering expert grooming knowledge, providing leadership to a team of groomers and bathers, and facilitating training to new groomers. You will be the leader of the back of house, focusing on dog safety, quality, and efficiency.

This position requires:

• Previous grooming experience
• Professional training or certification preferred but not required
• Knowledge of dog breeds, care standards, and tools of the trade
• Desire to lead and train a team of others
• Strength to lift up to 70 pounds and stamina to stand for long periods of time
• Positive attitude with an open mind

Who We Are Looking For

We are searching for a confident dog groomer who loves teaching their passion to others. A successful Lead Groomer is knowledgeable, perceptive, patient, adaptable, and a compassionate dog lover. We are looking for a motivating leader who can assess the needs, strengths, and weaknesses of their team members to provide effective learning opportunities.

Tasks

• Groom to Scenthound standards while providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the grooming and bathing teams
• All we do are puppy cuts: one length all-over with a neat face
• Create an environment conducive to learning, open communication, and teamwork
• Teach new groomers the Scenthound standards and provide ongoing coaching and mentorship
• Identify when and where help is needed and provide assistance to keep the Scenter on schedule
• Ensure the safety of dogs and team members at all times
• Adhere to Scenthound sanitary and cleaning practices
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Scenter Manager

Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication with team members and dog parents
• Leadership, coaching, and mentorship
• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Time-management
• Ability to self-critique and hold oneself and others to high standards of grooming