Lead Groomer

Who We Are
Scenthound is not your everyday dog grooming shop. We are a revolutionary concept disrupting an outdated industry,
focused on the dogs overall health and wellness, not only haircuts! Our membership-based business model allows dogs
to receive routine maintenance and consistent care. At Scenthound, we are a culture-driven, highly collaborative team
that prioritizes dog and employee safety. Through our North Star and values, we inspire the dog-human connection by
helping dog parents maintain clean, healthy dogs.

NORTH STAR
We remove barriers so that people can love and connect with their dogs every day.

VALUES
Dog First. One Pack. Bring Love. Seek Growth. Make A Difference.

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. This position requires:
At least 2 years of grooming experience or graduation from a grooming school
?Knowledge of dog breeds, their grooming and care standards, and tools of the trade
?Strength to lift up to 70 pounds; stamina to stand for long periods of time
?Reliable transportation
?Willingness to work in a smoke-free environment

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
?Create an environment conducive to learning, open communication, and teamwork
?Teach new groomers the Scenthound standards; provide ongoing coaching and mentorship
?Identify when/ where help is needed and provide assistance to keep Scenter on schedule
?Ensure 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, mentorship
?Problem-solving
?Attention to detail
?Time-management
?Ability to self-critique; hold oneself and others to high standards of grooming

Benefits
?Competitive compensation plan that includes salary, bonuses, tips, and paid vacation
?Merit-based pay increases

Be part of an exciting new concept in dog care pioneering change in the dog grooming industry.
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Scenthounds Ideology: To inspire a world where dogs and their humans love and connect on a daily basis by
removing barriers to clean, healthy dogs.
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Its scientifically proven that dogs make us happier, healthier humans. A clean, healthy pup gets more love and
snuggles good for people and dogs alike!
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Who we are: Scenthound is NOT an ordinary dog grooming shop. Dogs require routine grooming in order to
stay clean, comfortable and healthy. With a focus on health, and not just haircuts, Scenthound is pioneering
change in an outdated industry. We are the largest independently-owned dog grooming business in Palm
Beach County. Our innovative wellness-focused, membership-based business model is the basis for a franchise
concept poised to explode in South Florida in 2019. It is our goal to make basic grooming and monthly
maintenance accessible and affordable for all dogs. Scenthound offers its members reliable care on a regular
schedule in a clean, safe, loving environment.
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REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
?One to two years of grooming experience (recent grooming school grads will be considered)
?Must love dogs and have a great deal of patience and empathy
?Be a team player with a positive attitude and good energy
?Must be able to stand for long periods of time and do physical work all-day
?Must be able to lift up to 50 Lbs.
?Available to work weekends (9-5 on Saturdays and/or 10-4 on Sundays)
?Ability to listen and respond to requests and feedback from Customers and Management
?Keep a clean, organized work environment
?Uphold Scenthounds standards of process and quality
PERKS:
?Competitive pay plus tips
?Advancement opportunities
?Merit-based pay increases
?Excellent benefits package: includes medical, dental, and vision insurance
?Fun, loving and respectful work environment!
?Sign on Bonus $500 ($250 to be paid after first 30 days, $250 to be paid after 90 days)