Receptionist/Groomer Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Receptionist / Grooming Assistant

Life With Paws – Manahawkin, NJ

Life With Paws is a growing luxury pet grooming salon dedicated to providing exceptional care, high-quality grooming services, and a welcoming experience for every pet and client that walks through our doors.

We are looking for a friendly, organized, and reliable receptionist / grooming assistant to support our team and help keep the salon running smoothly. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with both people and animals in a busy, fast-paced environment .

If you enjoy staying organized, helping others, and being part of a positive team that loves animals, we would love to meet you!

Position Details

• Seasonal Full-Time hours during the busy summer season
• Possible part-Time hours during the off-season
• Opportunity for growth within a fast-growing salon
• Supportive, professional, and team-oriented environment
• Position will start with a 30-day paid trial run
• This position will start at minimum wage, with opportunities to grow within the company (possibility of a future management role if interested).

Schedule

• Schedule varies based on salon needs
• Must be comfortable working weekends
• Must be comfortable working select holidays when scheduled in advance
• Schedules are communicated ahead of time

Salon Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Team members are scheduled within these hours depending on salon needs.

Responsibilities

• Greet clients and check pets in and out for appointments
• Answer phones and respond to client questions
• Schedule appointments and manage the daily salon schedule
• Process payments and assist with client communication
• Support groomers and bathers when needed
• Maintain a positive attitude toward coworkers, clients, and pets
• Keeping up with "grooming report cards" before pet goes home

Salon support duties include, but are not limited to:

• Helping clean grooming and bathing areas/rooms
• Laundry, sweeping, mopping, and disinfecting surfaces
• Keeping reception and waiting areas clean and welcoming
• Helping hold dogs and cats when groomers need assistance
• Bathing dogs for groomers when the salon is busy or running behind

Training

Training will be provided for:

• Salon booking and scheduling systems
• Cleaning procedures 
• Our salon policies
• Bathing procedures and salon workflow
• Assisting groomers safely with pets when needed

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred
• Comfortable working around dogs and animals
• MoeGo software experience preferred (not required)
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• Friendly, professional, dependable, and team-oriented
• Ability to remain calm and efficient during busy periods
• Must be at least 18 years old

Benefits / Perks

• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunity for advancement within the company
• Supportive team environment
• Work with pets every day
• Employee discounts

Location
Life With Paws
145 North Main Street
Manahawkin, NJ 08050

Join the Life With Paws Team

If you enjoy working with people, love animals, and want to be part of a positive team that takes pride in caring for pets, we would love to hear from you.

Life With Paws is growing, and we’re excited to welcome someone ready to grow with us!

Our salon is a busy, fast-paced environment, especially during peak seasons. We are looking for someone who can stay organized, work efficiently, and maintain a positive attitude toward coworkers, clients, and pets while helping the team keep the day running smoothly.