Assistant Manager (Career Opportunities)

Destination Pet•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Destination Pet is seeking an Assistant Manager to help lead their team at the Canine Fitness and Fun Center. The company emphasizes a united team approach, innovation, and revolutionizing the pet industry. The Assistant Manager will support the mission, vision, and culture of Destination Pet, ensure exceptional customer service and salesmanship, and collaborate with various support staff. They will manage center staff, assist with facility compliance, schedule staff, monitor pet guest needs, handle customer service and sales, manage inventory, operate the computer system, address maintenance needs, assist with financial monitoring, make bank deposits, and promote the company's programs and services.

Requirements

Associate or BS/BA is a plus.
Must be a passionate team player and a strong motivator.
Minimum of 1 year management experience preferably in hospitality, service and / or retail environments.
Experience in problem-solving, exercising sound judgment, maintaining confidentiality and the ability to interact professionally and effectively with co-workers, clients, and the general public.
Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite and database applications.
Ability to multi-task with strong time management skills.
Ability to complete assignments and responsibilities accurately and in a timely manner, often with strict and/or conflicting deadlines.
Excellent oral presentation, writing, and analytical skills.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and motivational skills.
Must have exceptional strong customer service experience and skills.
Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Must frequently lift 40 pounds.
Must be able to be on feet for the duration of your shift.
Must be able to stand, walk and climb stairs frequently.
Must be able to work on computer system and work multi-line telephone.
Must be able to handle dogs on leashes.
Must be able to work in an environment with exposure to disinfectant/sanitation chemicals, animal dander and excretions.

Nice To Haves

Veterinary, boarding and/or grooming experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Supports the mission, vision, culture and policies of Destination Pet.
Ensures the delivery of exceptional customer service and salesmanship.
Collaborates with the Destination Pet Support Staff on a regular basis (Operations, Human Resources, Marketing, Facilities, Legal, etc.).
Ensure the cohesiveness of all aspects of pet care services and cross training where necessary.
Manages center staff at the direction of the General Manager– motivate, recruit, hires, trains, promotes, coach/counsel, terminates when necessary.
Assists with facility compliance with federal and local labor laws: OSHA, EEOC, ADA, Fair Labor Practices.
Schedules staff for work assignments, allowing staff to provide outstanding service while maintaining your payroll budget.
Monitors and responds to the needs of pet guests to ensure their safety, security, and comfort.
Provides customer service and salesmanship.
Resolves customer complaints.
Maintains appropriate inventory of supplies; reorders and restocks as necessary.
Shops for miscellaneous supplies as needed.
Manages the computer system.
In the absence of the General Manager addresses all center maintenance needs to maintain a safe, comfortable environment for pet guests and associates.
Assists General Manager with monitoring financial reports and statistics.
In the absence of the General Manager, ensures that bank deposits are made when needed.
Promotes and markets Destination Pet’s programs and services in the surrounding community.
Ensures that client communication occurs.
Ensures exceptional customer service, through personal contact with customers, associate training, resolution of customer complaints, and delivery of services.
Serve as the manager onsite when General Manager is not available.
Ensures that bank deposits are completed as needed.