Are you an experienced Pet Stylist ready to lead a team and manage your own salon? Petbarn is seeking a passionate and skilled Grooming Salon Manager for our modern Cannington location. This full-time role combines your love for pets with leadership, offering a stable income, significant earning potential through our bonus program, and the chance to shape a thriving grooming business. If you excel in all-breed grooming and enjoy developing talent, this is your perfect career step.
Company Overview
At Petbarn, we’re more than just a pet store; we’re a community dedicated to the health and happiness of pets and their people. As part of the wider Greencross family, we are driven by a meaningful mission and supported by a company that truly invests in its team. We pride ourselves on a supportive environment where your expertise is valued, your growth is encouraged, and your contribution makes a real difference in the lives of pets and their owners every day.
Key Responsibilities
As the Salon Manager, you will oversee both the artistic and operational success of the grooming salon. Your key duties will include:
- Performing high-quality, full-service grooms on all breeds, including clipping, scissoring, and styling, maintaining a personal output of 6-8 grooms per day.
- Leading, training, and mentoring other groomers and bathers to develop their skills and ensure consistent service quality.
- Managing all salon operations, including customer consultations, accurate quoting, booking schedules, inventory ordering, and daily financial reconciliation.
- Providing exceptional customer service, building lasting relationships with clients, and handling their pets with expert care and patience.
- Ensuring the salon maintains the highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and equipment maintenance.
- Driving commercial performance through effective service promotion and team leadership to meet salon targets.
Qualifications
To thrive in this leadership role, you will need:
- A minimum of 3 years of professional pet grooming experience, with proven expertise in handling and styling all breed types unassisted.
- Advanced knowledge of grooming techniques, coat types, breed standards, and safe animal handling practices.
- Demonstrated experience in salon operations, including client management, booking systems, and basic administrative tasks.
- Strong leadership qualities with the ability to train, motivate, and manage a small team effectively.
- Outstanding customer service skills and a genuine passion for animal welfare.
- The willingness to complete a two-hour practical grooming trial as part of the recruitment process.
A formal qualification such as a Certificate III in Pet Grooming is highly regarded, and we offer support for the right candidate to obtain this.
Benefits and Perks
We believe in rewarding our leaders with a comprehensive package that supports their career and wellbeing:
- An attractive base salary of $70,000 – $75,000 plus superannuation.
- A lucrative bonus and incentive program to maximise your total earnings.
- A stable, guaranteed income for 52 weeks of the year.
- A fully equipped, clean, modern, and air-conditioned salon with state-of-the-art tools.
- Significant staff discounts across the Petbarn and Greencross Vets network for your own pets.
- Paid parental leave program and opportunities for formal qualifications (Certificate III).
- Uniform and core equipment provided.
- The satisfaction of contributing to community initiatives through the Petbarn Foundation.
How to Apply
If you are ready to manage a salon where your talent and leadership can shine, please apply now.
To express your interest, email your resume directly to [email protected]. Please note that all successful candidates will be required to complete a National Police Check.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. Direct applications only, please; no placement agencies.