At Yardstick, we’ve defined dog hospitality.
We're a boutique, suites-only dog hotel built around personalized care, elevated service, and a calmer, more thoughtful experience for both dogs and their humans. We're excited to bring Yardstick to Raleigh as we establish our newest market. As we continue to grow, we're building a leadership team that will help shape our future in the Raleigh area.
We're looking for a hands-on leader who enjoys building strong teams, creating exceptional guest experiences, and helping establish Yardstick in a brand-new market.
Interested in Relocating? We welcome applicants from across the United States who are excited to relocate to the Raleigh area. If you're looking for an opportunity to join a fast-growing company and lead one of our newest locations, we'd love to hear from you. Relocation assistance may be considered for the right candidate.
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of leadership or people management experience
- Strong operational and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and customer service abilities
- High integrity, reliability, and accountability
- Comfortable in a hands-on, fast-paced environment
- Excited by growth and motivated by ownership and responsibility
- Pet industry experience is a plus, but not required
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed (we’re open 365 days a year)
What You’ll Do
- Lead the opening and day-to-day management of our new Franklin location
- Hire, train, and develop a team of approximately 12 full- and part-time employees
- Create a strong team culture centered around hospitality, accountability, and care
- Own scheduling, labor management, and daily operations
- Deliver exceptional customer and guest experiences
- Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and well-run facility
- Oversee inventory, supply ordering, and facility upkeep
- Build relationships within the Franklin community through outreach and local partnerships
- Work closely with leadership on operational improvements and company growth initiatives
Compensation & Benefits
- Target compensation of approximately $65,000 annually, including performance-based bonus incentives
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
Location: Raleigh, NC (27615)
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