Receptionist/Groomer Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Training & development

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