Grooming Salon Manager

About the role

We're looking for a Grooming Salon Leader to lead and manage grooming salon operations and team members. You'll deliver expert grooming services, foster a positive work environment, and drive salon performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations, optimize scheduling, manage inventory, and execute staffing plans
• Hire, train, and supervise a team of entry-level trainees up to professional level grooming staff
• Create and manage efficient grooming schedules, monitor salon performance metrics, and develop action plans
• Interact professionally with pet parents, provide exceptional customer service, and educate on grooming maintenance and home care practices
• Perform expert-level grooming services, operate grooming instruments, evaluate individual pet needs, and ensure safety and quality standards
• Manage grooming salon cleanliness and perform daily and weekly cleaning duties
• Ensure salon productivity, performance, growth, and improvement, and hold team members accountable for safety and quality standards

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional grooming experience or completion of a technical grooming training program
• Strong leadership skills with 1-2 years of salon management experience or related field
• Expert knowledge of various dog breeds, grooming requirements, common health issues, and behaviors
• Expert-level proficiency in breed-specific cuts, styling techniques, and grooming standards
• Genuine passion for animals with a desire to continue a career in pet grooming
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, with focus on salon productivity, performance, growth, and improvement
• Capable of handling pets of all sizes and temperaments with care and empathy

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interactions with pet parents and grooming team members
• Results-driven commitment to salon productivity, performance, growth, and improvement
• Attention to detail, ensuring grooming services are executed accurately and to the highest standards
• Full-time availability, including weekends, evenings, and holidays

Skills

• Competitive Pay + Incentive based on salon performance + Tips
• Medical, dental, vision and more
• 401k and more
• Paid Time Off
• Petco Discounts
• All the supplies & equipment you need, including, brushes, nail trimmers, clippers, blades, shampoo, sprays, tools, etc.
• State of the art equipment, including bathing system, kennels, tables, and dryers
• Career development and growth opportunities, such as Grooming Mentor and Grooming Instructor

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and more
• 401k and more
• Paid Time Off
• Petco Discounts

Pay

The salary range for this position is $15.00 - $30.00 hourly or salary, depending on factors such as position, location, level of experience, and applicable state or local minimum wage laws.

Schedule

Full-time availability, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, as needed by the Pet Care Center's grooming schedule.