Lead Groomer
Full Time • San Diego
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Free food & snacks
- Free uniforms
- Paid time off
- Training & development
About the Role:
As a Lead Dog Groomer at Scenthound, you’ll be responsible for leading grooming services while driving results through mentorship, motivation, and operational excellence. This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, leads by example, and brings both grooming experience and a strong sense of accountability to the team. The Lead Trimmer will set the standard for grooming safety and quality, team performance, and service consistency, while training and supporting Dog Bathers and aspiring Groomers.
What You’ll Do:
As a Lead Dog Groomer at Scenthound, you’ll be responsible for leading grooming services while driving results through mentorship, motivation, and operational excellence. This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, leads by example, and brings both grooming experience and a strong sense of accountability to the team. The Lead Trimmer will set the standard for grooming safety and quality, team performance, and service consistency, while training and supporting Dog Bathers and aspiring Groomers.
What You’ll Do:
- Groom dogs to adhere to Scenthound’s standards of a puppy cut; one length all-over with a neat face
- Lead, guide, and mentor Dog Bathers and Groomers-in-training
- Create a positive, communicative team environment that encourages learning and growth
- Set the pace and tone for productivity and efficiency in the back-of-house.
- Provide hands-on support to maintain service flow and on-time services
- Identify areas for improvement and implement solutions
- Adhere to and promote safety and sanitation standards.
- Ensure dog safety protocols are always followed to provide a stress-free experience for dogs and team members
What We’re Looking For:
- A proactive, results-driven grooming leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and willing to have a collaborative partnership with the manager to drive growth
- Someone who is adaptable, innovative, and solution-oriented
- Strong leadership and communication skills to motivate and mentor team members
- A passion for dog wellness and safety
- Confidence and empathy in handling dogs of all sizes and temperaments
- A team player who takes initiative, follows through, and holds others accountable
- Grooming experience with a passion for coaching and developing others
Why Join Scenthound?
- Competitive base salary plus commission and performance bonuses
- $25-30 Base Pay + Monthly Bonus + Tips ($6-9/Hr)
- A fast-growing company with career advancement opportunities
- A supportive, mission-driven team dedicated to dog wellness and safety
- Ongoing training and professional development
If you are a motivated, confident groomer who thrives on dog wellness, mentoring others, and making an impact, we want you on our team. Apply today and grow your career with Scenthound!
Scenthound is a wellness-focused dog care company on a mission to help dogs live longer, healthier lives. Our North Star is to enrich the connection between people and their dogs. We provide membership-based wellness services that focus on a dog’s Skin, Coat, Ears, Nails, and Teeth (S.C.E.N.T.), ensuring they stay clean and healthy. Above all, dog safety is our top priority, and we are committed to creating a safe, stress-free experience for every dog in our care.
Scenthound is a wellness-focused dog care company on a mission to help dogs live longer, healthier lives. Our North Star is to enrich the connection between people and their dogs. We provide membership-based wellness services that focus on a dog’s Skin, Coat, Ears, Nails, and Teeth (S.C.E.N.T.), ensuring they stay clean and healthy. Above all, dog safety is our top priority, and we are committed to creating a safe, stress-free experience for every dog in our care.
Compensation: $31.00 - $40.00 per hour
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We advocate for the health and well-being of dogs.
We are one team with one mission. We trust, respect and support one another.
We bring good energy to our work.
We believe in what we do.
We work with purpose. We are driven by a desire to make a positive impact.
In-house training, clear career path, attainable advancement.