Job Description
Location: Sydenham, South London (Fixed-site – no travel)
Hours: Full-time or part-time considered
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive + tips + perks
About the Role
We’re looking for a passionate, skilled Dog Groomer to join the friendly team at Snuffle a unique concept: a dog café and grooming studio rolled into one. Based in South London, the space is a relaxing spot for pups and their people to socialise, snack, and leave looking sharp. You’ll be our in-house grooming expert, delivering top-notch treatments while helping create a community-focused, tail-wagging environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Performing full grooming services: bathing, drying, clipping, hand-stripping, de-shedding, and styling.
- Advising owners on coat care and grooming needs.
- Ensuring safety, welfare, and calm for all breeds – no rushed jobs here.
- Helping maintain a clean, welcoming grooming space.
- Supporting café events (e.g. puppy socials, breed meetups) when needed.
About You
- City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent) qualified – or demonstrable experience.
- Confident grooming a wide range of dog breeds solo.
- Gentle, patient and calm under pressure.
- Strong communication skills with owners and colleagues.
- Happy working in a vibrant café environment.
Perks
- Fixed South London location – no mobile grooming.
- Tips, discounts and free coffees.
- Part of a close-knit team building something special.
- Support for CPD and creative grooming techniques.
- Amazing food and coffee!
