K9 Resorts Senior Assistant Manager

K9 Resorts
  • Stamford, Connecticut
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    Senior Operations Assistant Manager
    LPHI | K9 Resorts
    FLSA: Full-Time Salary Exempt

    At K9 Resorts, we deliver a luxury experience for dogs and peace of mind for their owners. Our award-winning pet care resorts set the standard in boarding, daycare, and grooming—and we’re looking for a driven Assistant Manager to help lead our team, operations, and growth.

    What You’ll Do
    As an Assistant Manager, you’ll be a hands-on leader partnering with the General Manager to drive performance, develop teams, and ensure operational excellence across the resort.

    Leadership & Team Development:
     
    Lead, coach, and develop Supervisors, CSRs, and Pet Care Technicians
    Support recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and ongoing training
    Drive accountability, performance management, and team engagement
    Lead by example—setting the tone for culture, professionalism, and results
    Facilitate team meetings, huddles, and continuous feedback

    Operations & Business Performance:

    Serve as key holder and Manager on Duty (MOD)
    Support scheduling, staffing, and labor management
    Oversee daily operations to ensure efficiency, cleanliness, and safety
    Assist with inventory, procurement, and facility maintenance
    Monitor KPIs and support operational and financial performance

    Customer Experience & Sales:

    Ensure delivery of 5-Star service at every interaction
    Support conversion of leads, tours, and client retention strategies
    Handle and resolve high-level customer concerns
    Evaluate customer feedback and implement service improvements

    Marketing & Community Engagement:

    Act as a Brand Ambassador representing K9 Resorts in the community
    Support local partnerships, events, and marketing initiatives
    Help drive awareness and business growth through outreach efforts

    What We’re Looking For
    Prior management or supervisory experience required
    Experience in pet care, daycare, boarding, or similar environment preferred
    Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
    Business-minded with an understanding of operations and performance metrics
    Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
    High emotional intelligence and professionalism
    Valid driver’s license
    Flexible availability including weekends and holidays

    What You’ll Get
    We invest in our leaders so they can build high-performing teams:

    401(k) with company participation
    Health, dental, and vision benefits
    Paid time off
    Flexible scheduling
    Training & leadership development programs
    Employee discounts and perks

    Why K9 Resorts?
    This is more than a job—it’s a leadership role in a fast-growing organization where you’ll have real impact on people, pets, and performance. If you’re ready to step into a high-visibility role and grow your career, this is your opportunity.

    Apply today and grow your leadership career in luxury pet care!

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationStamford, Connecticut

    Skills

    • Animal Careunmatched
    • Business Growthunmatched
    • Childcareunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Experienceunmatched
    • Customer Retention/Renewalunmatched
    • Customer/Client Researchunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Engagement Marketingunmatched
    • Event Marketingunmatched
    • Facilities and Maintenanceunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Onboardingunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Operationsunmatched
    • Operations Managementunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Performance Managementunmatched
    • Performance Metricsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
    • Retention Programsunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Team Buildingunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched

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