Kennel Manager

Austin TX

Description

Job Description We are a well established dog daycare, boarding, and grooming company serving the downtown Austin community. We are an open play dog daycare and boarding facility as well as a busy full service grooming salon. We are currently seeking a manager with previous experience to work 40 hours per week. After reading the qualifications and responsibilities, if you are interested, please send your resume and a brief statement of your interest in this position. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: - Manage the entire operation while on duty, providing oversight of both front office and dog related responsibilities .- Check customers in and out, respond to inquiries, maintain records, and perform general clerical work. - Monitor dogs and ensure dogs are safe and healthy during play time. The kennel is open play, meaning the dogs spend most of the day playing with other dogs. - Clean the grounds and facilities. - Feed dogs and provide medications as needed - Perform basic grooming services such as baths and nail trims. - Perform general tasks and step in to help as needed. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES: - A minimum of 1 year of experience in a dog kennel is required. Preference for someone with both dog handling experience as well as front office experience. - Customer service is absolutely key for this position. You must be customer oriented, going above and beyond to make all customers (both dogs and dog owners) happy. - Be an energetic person with a great work ethic. This means you are never sitting or standing around, always looking to help out, high energy and constantly moving around. This is NOT a job where you sit around and play with dogs. - Ability to show up on time for all shifts. If you do not have the ability to wake up early and start working at 7am, or are not a punctual person, this is not the job for you. - Have a love for dogs - Have experience with dogs and not be afraid of dogs - Have the ability to be on your feet for 5+ hours at a time. - Positive attitude! Benefits: - 2 Weeks PTO - Health Insurance after 90 days - Commission and Tips We are looking to hire in the next couple weeks and begin training thereafter. Thank you for your interest! COVID-19 Response: We have put procedures in place to keep customers and employees safe during this time. These include no contact drop off and pick up, rigorous cleaning and sanitizing, following mask and social distance requirements set forth by the CDC.