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Position: Dog Handler: Dog Day Care, Boarding & Grooming

About the Company: The Hounds & Tap, established in Spring 2021 in Menomonee Falls, WI by Leah Neuroth & Jeffrey Wilgus, is Wisconsin’s first social tavern and dog care facility. We feature dog daycare, overnight boarding, grooming, indoor & outdoor off-leash play areas and a social tavern. The Hounds & Tap was designed as a haven for dogs and a hangout for humans. Services include: dog daycare, boarding & full-service grooming, a dog membership-based tavern & park and a self-serve dog bath.

Mission Statement: Connecting hounds & humans to make every day a play day.

Vision: A world where dogs are welcome everywhere.

Values:

• We believe dogs deserve the best.
• We honor and support our pack, both 2 and 4-legged.
• We embody the community and think local first.
• We love all hounds & humans and embrace & respect their differences.
• We guarantee honesty, trust & professionalism.
• We celebrate each day with a commitment to fun & safety.

Description:

Dog & people-loving, positive, energetic, hard-working individual that leads dog play groups and assists manager in day-to-day operations while maintaining a safe & fun atmosphere for our hounds & humans.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• A passion for dogs
• Able to engage and interact with dogs of all sizes and types
• Care for the dogs as if they were your own showing them love and attention
• Interest in dog behavior and a willingness to learn/be trained
• Willingness to learn and use only positive reinforcement and fear free methods when working with and handling dogs
• Commanding presence around dogs
• Maintain control of a large group of open play dogs while monitoring and maintaining a safe environment
• Monitor for dog health and/or behavioral issues and proactively address in a timely manner
• Able to work cohesively with others in a rewarding, fun and fast-paced environment
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Calm demeanor and the ability to remain calm in chaotic situations
• Able to problem-solve and be self-sufficient, when needed
• Able to clean including sweeping, mopping, taking out the trash, refilling water bowls & mop buckets, doing laundry, cleaning up dog waste and cleaning crates and kennels
• Bathe and blow-dry dogs, if necessary
• Access and maintain computer-based client records, as needed
• Perform other duties, as assigned
• Able to work 12+ hours weekly as well as days, evenings & holidays
• Able to lift, pull or push 50+ pounds
• Able to be on your feet, both in & outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, for the majority of your work shift

Experience:

• Some dog experience (for example: employment at a pet store, dog walker, dog sitter, dog training of personal pets, etc)
• Interest in dog behavior and a willingness to learn
• Dog Daycare, Veterinary or Shelter Experience: Preferred but not required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, primarily Excel and Word
• Knowledge of and basic troubleshooting abilities for Android and iOS operating systems
• Must be 18+ and authorized to work in the United States

Education: High school or equivalent

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Position: Bark Ranger: Dog Park & Tavern

About the Company: The Hounds & Tap, established in Spring 2021 in Menomonee Falls, WI by Leah Neuroth & Jeffrey Wilgus, is Wisconsin’s first social tavern and dog care facility. We feature dog daycare, overnight boarding, grooming, indoor & outdoor off-leash play areas and a social tavern. The Hounds & Tap was designed as a haven for dogs and a hangout for humans. Services include: dog daycare, boarding & full-service grooming, a dog membership-based tavern & park and a self-serve dog bath.

Mission Statement: Connecting hounds & humans to make every day a play day.

Vision: A world where dogs are welcome everywhere.

Values:

• We believe dogs deserve the best.
• We honor and support our pack, both 2 and 4-legged.
• We embody the community and think local first.
• We love all hounds & humans and embrace & respect their differences.
• We guarantee honesty, trust & professionalism.
• We celebrate each day with a commitment to fun & safety.

Description:

Dog & people-loving, positive, energetic, hard-working individual that maintains a fun and friendly atmosphere for hounds & their humans in our off-leash dog park by keeping the areas clean and safe, assisting hound & human visitors with their needs and building connections with the community.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• A passion for dogs
• Able to engage and interact with dogs of all sizes and types
• Interest in dog behavior and a willingness to learn/be trained in order to monitor interactions between dogs, read dog body language and energy of the play areas and pro-actively intervene/redirect or eject dogs, when necessary
• Willingness to learn and use only positive reinforcement and fear free methods when working with and handling dogs
• Provide excellent customer service to each hound & human including assistance during entry and exit for new dogs, dog waste clean-up, diffusing conflict between pet parents and engaging with our hounds & human guests while on-site
• Able to perform basic cleaning including picking up debris, sweeping, mopping, taking out the trash, refilling water bowls & map buckets, cleaning up dog waste, managing slip risks & other safety hazards, re-setting tables & seating areas as they are vacated by wiping down/replacing chairs, & bathroom maintenance
• Assist with member check-ins, sign-ups and sales transactions, as required
• Assist with special events & private event rentals, as needed
• Able to work cohesively with others in a rewarding, fun and fast-paced environment
• Calm demeanor and the ability to remain calm in chaotic situations
• Able to problem-solve and be self-sufficient, when needed
• Perform other duties, as assigned
• Able to lift, pull or push 50+ pounds
• Able to be on your feet, both in & outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, for the majority of your work shift

Experience:

• Some dog experience (for example: employment at a pet store, dog walker, dog sitter, dog training of personal pets, etc)
• Interest in dog behavior and a willingness to learn
• Dog Daycare, Veterinary or Shelter Experience: Preferred but not required
• Knowledge of and basic troubleshooting abilities for Android and iOS operating systems
• Must be 18+ and authorized to work in the United States

Education: High school or equivalent

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Position: Barktender: Dog Park & Tavern

About the Company: The Hounds & Tap, established in Spring 2021 in Menomonee Falls, WI by Leah Neuroth & Jeffrey Wilgus, is Wisconsin’s first social tavern and dog care facility. We feature dog daycare, overnight boarding, grooming, indoor & outdoor off-leash play areas and a social tavern. The Hounds & Tap was designed as a haven for dogs and a hangout for humans. Services include: dog daycare, boarding & full-service grooming, a dog membership-based tavern & park and a self-serve dog bath.

Mission Statement: Connecting hounds & humans to make every day a play day.

Vision: A world where dogs are welcome everywhere.

Values:

• We believe dogs deserve the best.
• We honor and support our pack, both 2 and 4-legged.
• We embody the community and think local first.
• We love all hounds & humans and embrace & respect their differences.
• We guarantee honesty, trust & professionalism.
• We celebrate each day with a commitment to fun & safety.

Description:

Dog & people-loving, positive, energetic, hard-working individual that maintains a fun and friendly atmosphere for hounds & their humans in our off-leash dog park & tavern by providing exceptional customer & beverage service.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• A passion for dogs
• Provide excellent customer service by taking beverage orders, preparing them efficiently, & building rapport with the hound & human clientele
• Check identification of humans to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol
• Handle card and cash transactions, ensure all funds in the cash drawer are accounted for by the end of the shift
• Serve humans responsibly, obeying all requirements to safely and legally service alcohol in Wisconsin
• Stock bar with beer, wine and other beverages and related supplies
• Able to engage and interact with dogs of all sizes and types
• Interest in dog behavior and a willingness to learn/be trained
• Willingness to learn and use only positive reinforcement and fear free methods when working with and handling dogs
• Welcome new hounds & humans ensuring they understand the tavern & dog park rules and that proper hound check-in procedures are completed
• Create friendly and welcoming interactions at the bar and make an effort to learn hounds & humans names in order to address them by name whenever possible
• Answer the phone promptly and provide helpful service to humans
• Able to perform basic cleaning and other duties as assigned
• Assist with special events & private event rentals, as needed
• Able to work cohesively with others in a rewarding, fun and fast-paced environment
• Calm demeanor and the ability to remain calm in chaotic situations
• Able to problem-solve and be self-sufficient, when needed
• Able to lift, pull or push 50+ pounds
• Able to be on your feet for the majority of your work shift

Experience:

• Ability to handle money and operate point-of-sale system
• 0-2 years of related work experience
• Interest in dog behavior and a willingness to learn
• Knowledge of and basic troubleshooting abilities for Android and iOS operating systems
• Must be 18+ and authorized to work in the United States

Education: High school or equivalent

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Position: Groomer: Dog Day Care, Boarding & Grooming

About the Company: The Hounds & Tap, established in Spring 2021 in Menomonee Falls, WI by Leah Neuroth & Jeffrey Wilgus, is Wisconsin’s first social tavern and dog care facility. We feature dog daycare, overnight boarding, grooming, indoor & outdoor off-leash play areas and a social tavern. The Hounds & Tap was designed as a haven for dogs and a hangout for humans. Services include: dog daycare, boarding & full-service grooming, a dog membership-based tavern & park and a self-serve dog bath.

Mission Statement: Connecting hounds & humans to make every day a play day.

Vision: A world where dogs are welcome everywhere.

Values:

• We believe dogs deserve the best.
• We honor and support our pack, both 2 and 4-legged.
• We embody the community and think local first.
• We love all hounds & humans and embrace & respect their differences.
• We guarantee honesty, trust & professionalism.
• We celebrate each day with a commitment to fun & safety.

Description:

Dog & people-loving, positive, energetic, organized, hard-working, business-minded individual responsible for the hygienic care and cleaning of dogs. This role is for a person committed to maintaining and executing best-in-class grooming standards, a vital part of the well-being and healthiness of a dog.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Knowledge of grooming for all coat types & breed standards
• Own & supply personal grooming tools (The Hounds & Tap supplies tubs, tables, shampoo, dryers, washer/dryer, towels)
• Schedule grooms in cooperation with daycare manager & business owners
• Willingness to learn and use only positive reinforcement and fear free methods when working with and handling dogs
• Establish hounds & human relationships to build clientele
• Receive hounds upon their arrival
• Communicate with humans regarding desired hound services upon their arrival
• Communicate to human owners any concerns or needs proactively
• Maintain electronic grooming records
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

• A passion for dogs, customer service, organization and efficiency
• Strong communication and multi-tasking skills
• Able to work cohesively with others in a rewarding, fun and fast-paced environment
• Able to stand for majority of workday & able to lift, pull or push 50+ pounds.
• Holds self and team members accountable to internal and external customer service standards
• Keeps fellow team members engaged
• Able to work flexible days and hours

Experience:

• Formal grooming degree or apprentice to an established, experienced groomer
• Interest in dog behavior and a willingness to learn
• Dog Daycare, Veterinary or Shelter Experience: Preferred
• Basic windows-based computer skills
• Knowledge of and basic troubleshooting abilities for Android and iOS operating systems, if necessary
• Must be 18+ and authorized to work in the United States

Education: High school or equivalent

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