Dogtopia General Manager- Fairfield, CT

Dogtopia, the industry leader in dog daycare, boarding, and spa services has an immediate opening for an energetic, organized, business-minded individual to lead our team as General Manager. This is a role for someone with a Management and Operations background who understands hard work, how to deliver and train others to provide top customer service and ensure a great environment for the dogs in our care. This person should love dogs- and, upon successful completion of training, you can even bring YOUR dog to work with you! What a bonus!

Who We Are

RBDH is a multi-unit Dogtopia Franchisee throughout the East Coast.

We currently operate a portfolio of 31+ doggie daycares from Boston to Raleigh, with an aggressive growth plan to double our store count over the next 24 months. Our HQ is conveniently located in Shelton, CT.

Our passion for pups shines through everything we do, from playtime at our Dogtopia daycares to tail wags in our home office. When you join our pack, be prepared for non-stop puppy love. We start each day fueled by our devotion to four-legged friends. Our goal? Giving every furry friend the most exciting day ever! That means creating an action-packed wonderland of play and affection. But it's not just about the dogs. We care for our two-legged partners too! Our days are filled with boundless energy and new adventures. We want this to be a place where you can flourish. A place where you're inspired to learn and grow. With over 600 team members and 34 daycares up and down the East Coast, the tails are always wagging. We share our puppy passion through our non-profit Dogtopia Foundation, sponsoring service dogs for veterans, therapy dogs for students, and employment initiatives for adults with autism.

If you live for wet noses and wagging tails, then unleash your inner pup person with us! Help spread the dog love and be the best furry friend you can be.

Benefits

• Full-Time
• Flexible Schedule
• Employee Discount
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• Short Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Sick time, Referral Program, and a Rewards Program!

Customer Service and Presentation:

• Maintains a neat and organized Front Desk team and area at all times.
• Sets the example for the team on the 3 S’s (smile, story, and satisfaction) and holds them accountable to internal and external customer service standards.
• Keeps the team members engaged in their duties.
• Strives for high customer review ratings!
• ENJOY your team! GROW your team! And PLAY to your fullest potential!

Financial Administrative:

• Manages groomers including quality control of work, safety, schedules, and client records.
• Utilizes training opportunities for the team such as dog injuries, billing issues, or customer complaints.
• Maintains controllable expenses within budgetary constraints including forecasting, tracking and ordering supplies, minimizing payroll, and actively looking for new ways to maximize efficiency.
• Develops team in up-selling and using dog evaluations to grow revenue.
• Communicates any concerns or needs to District Manager proactively and partners after attempting to resolve issues.
• Works with team to assure our Quality of Care sets the standards for dog care.

Team Management:

• Creates staffing schedule and helps monitor daily schedules.
• Maintains optimum staffing and development with all employees.
• Leads by example by coaching all on contributing to a positive team-oriented culture.
• Delivers written performance reviews and gives employees positive acknowledgment when due!
• Helps coach the staff on our Dogtopia-isms.
• Onboards all employees and ensures each employee has the correct amount of training.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment for our furry friends.
• Updates cleaning schedule and holds themselves and team accountable to Dogtopia’s safety and cleaning standards.
• Manages inventory of cleaning, dog, and first aid supplies.
• Dismisses dogs proactively with ongoing behavior issues and monitors action plans to retain those with minor issues.

Details:

• It’s always bring your dog to work day!
• Education in basic dog obedience and training.
• Fun, dynamic team culture.
• Career progression based on performance.
• Additional certification programs are available.
• Competitive wages with flexibility in scheduling.
• Paid time off, medical benefits, and company incentives.

Job Type:

Full-time

Education:

High school degree.

Work Location:

On-site.