Pet Stylist - Best Friends Pet Hotel

Pet Stylist - Best Friends Pet Hotel Prairie View, IL 60069 Apply Overview Salary Range $20.00 - $25.00 Commission Level Experienced Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Travel Percentage None Category Hospitality - Hotel Apply Description Our 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