Licensed Esthetician/Cosmetologist - Wax Specialist
Join the team that's redefining smooth! At European Wax Center | EWC Growth, our Wax Specialists deliver exceptional guest experiences through expert waxing services, genuine connection, and the confidence that comes with helping people look and feel their best.
As a licensed skincare professional, you'll use your technical skill and passion for service to create long-term relationships with guests while representing the EWC brand with professionalism and consistency.
We invest in your success and longevity-offering paid training, liability insurance coverage, ongoing education, and clear career growth opportunities across 50+ centers nationwide. You'll gain the skills, speed, and confidence to grow your earnings through hourly pay, commissions, tips, and incentives.
Responsibilities:
- Perform professional body and facial waxing services using EWC's exclusive 4-Step Process
- Deliver a consistent, safe, and comfortable guest experience aligned with brand standards
- Apply sound judgment and skin analysis skills to identify sensitivities or contraindications
- Educate guests on pre- and post-wax skincare and recommend EWC retail products to support healthy, lasting results
- Build trust and rapport to promote rebooking and Wax Pass packages
- Meet or exceed individual service, retail, and rebooking goals
- Maintain a clean, hygienic, and organized waxing suite in accordance with EWC Growth safety and sanitation policies and state board requirements
- Participate in team meetings, trainings, and coaching sessions to continue developing your craft
- Develop the skills and leadership qualities necessary to train and mentor new Wax Specialists once qualified, supporting EWC Growth's culture of education and excellence.
- Flexibility to perform external events such as grass-roots marketing or internal events encompassing waxing services may be required.
Why EWC Growth:
- Comprehensive liability insurance coverage provided
- Paid training and continuous education
- Established clientele and consistent scheduling
- Competitive hourly pay, commissions, tips, and incentives
- A supportive, upbeat team culture built on kindness, confidence, and professionalism
Requirements
- Valid Esthetician or Cosmetology license in the state of Illinois (required)
- Exposure to luxury service preferred
- 6+ months of hands-on waxing experience preferred, but not required - paid training provided
- Confidence performing full-body waxing services for all genders and anatomies
- Sales-minded attitude with the ability to recommend skincare products and Wax Pass packages
- Eager to learn, grow, and glow - because great Wax Specialists never stop improving
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Commitment to exceptional guest care, cleanliness, and performance standards
- Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Maintains a professional appearance at all times in accordance with the EWC Growth Associate Handbook
Physical Demands include:
- Stand and provide services for extended periods of time
- Perform repetitive hand and arm motions
- Bend, reach, and lift up to 25 pounds as needed
- Work with skincare and cleaning products in a fast-paced service environment
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
EWC Growth participates in E-Verify. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the E-Verify process.
Benefits
- Complementary Waxing Services
- Guaranteed full-time hours
- 50% Off Retail Products
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (for eligible employees)
- 401(k) Plan + Paid Time Off + Paid Parental Leave
- Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
- Flexible Scheduling and a Supportive, Team-First Culture
- Ongoing training, education, and career pathing opportunities
Compensation:
- $16.60-$17 per hour (determined based on experience) + up to $20k in annual commissions and gratuity
Training Assignment Bonus:
- $300 awarded when a new hire successfully completes training
- $200 awarded when the new hire reaches orange level
- $50 incentive for tenured wax specialist level up support
EWC Growth participates in E-Verify. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the E-Verify process. #LI-DNI