Wax Specialist

Licensed Esthetician/Cosmetologist - Wax Specialist

Join European Wax Center | EWC Growth, where our Wax Specialists deliver exceptional guest experiences through expert waxing services, genuine connection, and confidence that comes from helping people look and feel their best.

As a licensed skincare professional, use your technical skill and passion for service to create long‑term relationships with guests while representing the EWC brand with professionalism and consistency.

• 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.
• 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 per safety and sanitation policies and state board requirements.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and coaching sessions to develop craft.
• Develop skills and leadership qualities to train and mentor new Wax Specialists once qualified.
• Flexibility to perform external events such as grass‑roots marketing or internal events encompassing waxing services may be required.

• Valid Esthetician or Cosmetology license in the state of Illinois (required).
• 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.
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times in accordance with the EWC Growth Associate Handbook.

• Stand and provide services for extended periods.
• 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.

• $16.60‑$17.00 hourly (increases as you grow) + Tips + Commissions + Bonuses.
• Complementary waxing services.
• 50% off retail products.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (for eligible employees).
• 401(k) with company match + 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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

E-Verify participation. All offers of employment contingent upon successful completion of the E-Verify process.