Saturday Dog Grooming Trainee

10.85 - 12.71 per hour

Permanent

Part-time

Part Time - 8 hours a week, working on a Saturday.

Dogwood has grown through the years, however it is still very much a family business at heart. We quickly identify individuals who are keen to progress and will provide them with the necessary training and experience to do so.

We are an award-winning family run business where you are a name, not a number. We continue to grow and now have over 40 salons around the country.

We are looking for experienced, customer focused, friendly trainees who have a genuine enthusiasm for pets to join our salons.

We are currently recruiting for a Trainee Stylist within our Dogwood salon covering Emsworth.

Responsibilities of a Trainee Stylist:

• Demonstrating a hands-on approach to train to Dogwoods high standards.


• Supporting your stylist in preparing the dogs ready for their groom.


• Responsible for the sales performance of the salon.


• Booking and managing appointments.


• Delivering high standards of customer service.


• Going 'the extra mile' for every customer


• Ensuring first class spa presentation by our high level of housekeeping and maintenance of equipment.


• Completing a Grooming portfolio to track your training and progress.

Requirements of a Trainee Stylist:

• A genuine interest in Dogwood, our vision, our products, and our values


• A confident and positive approach to handling dogs


• Willing to build strong relationships with our customers and their pets


• A thirst for continued training and team development


• The drive and determination to work equally well as part of a busy team and under own initiative.

Benefits of becoming a Trainee Stylist with Dogwood:

• The most extensive training and development plan in the industry with our Dogwood curriculum containing different training documents and dedicated Academy classroom sessions.


• Custom uniform and high quality equipment provided


• Other reward systems in place to boost your wage!


• Staff discount of 35% on accessories, 25% on food, 20% in Dogwood Grooming Salons


• Tools, articles, and support to help manage mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.


• Offers across a large range of retail and wellbeing brands, including discounts on gym memberships and fun days out!


• Salary Exchange Pension Scheme

This role will involve heavy lifting.