Licensed Esthetician - Wax Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

BALLAST WAX · EUROPEAN WAX CENTER

Licensed Esthetician - Wax Specialist

Your Craft. Your Guests. Your Business.

357 IL-83, Elmhurst, IL 60126 ·  In-Person · Full-Time & Part-Time Available · License Required

THE LICENSED ESTHETICIAN OPPORTUNITY

This isn't just an esthetician job. It's a clientele you build, a skill you sharpen, and a business that's yours.

As a Licensed Esthetician and Wax Specialist at European Wax Center in Elmhurst, you're the expert in the room. Guests trust you with their skin, their comfort, and their confidence. You'll deliver high-quality waxing services in your own private suite, build real relationships with returning guests, and grow a loyal book of business - all within the support of a nationally recognized brand.

We're Ballast Wax, a fast-growing multi-unit EWC franchisee. We invest heavily in the development of every Wax Specialist because we know that when our estheticians grow, our centers grow. You'll have access to ongoing training, brand education, and a team that genuinely wants to see you thrive - technically, professionally, and financially.

WHAT WE OFFER OUR WAX SPECIALISTS

Compensation

• Earn $20+/hour - base pay, performance bonuses, and commissions combined
• Tips on every waxing service, paid directly to you - on top of your hourly earnings
• Keep growing: Wax Specialists  typically reach $25–$30/hour between 6 months and a year as their guest book builds
• The more your guest book grows, the more you earn - it's that direct

Base rate: $10/hour, plus performance bonuses, commissions and tips of $10–$15/hr as you build your book

Benefits - Full-Time Estheticians (30+ Hours/Week)

• Medical and supplemental insurance

Benefits - All Team Members (Full-Time & Part-Time)

• 401(k) with employer match - available to all team members regardless of hours
• Paid time off
• FREE Waxing for Wax Specialists (yes, really)
• 40% off EWC products
• Earn STRUT Bucks through performance - redeem toward products, making them FREE

WHAT YOU'LL DO AS A LICENSED ESTHETICIAN - WAX SPECIALIST 

Guest Experience & Waxing Service Delivery

• Deliver professional body and facial waxing services in accordance with EWC brand protocols and esthetician licensing requirements
• Greet every guest with warmth, professionalism, and enthusiasm
• Educate guests on post-wax care, service frequency, and what to expect
• Build genuine relationships that keep guests coming back - and referring friends

Sales & Guest Retention

• Recommend skincare products and waxing service packages that genuinely serve your guests
• Consistently achieve rebooking, product sales, and Wax Pass goals
• Leverage your esthetics and product knowledge to drive retention
• Contribute to center-wide performance targets

Hygiene, Safety & Standards

• Maintain a clean, sterile, and organized wax suite at all times
• Adhere to all sanitation standards and state licensing laws without exception
• Uphold brand standards and model the EWC guest experience

Growth & Team Culture

• Participate in ongoing esthetician training, waxing skill development, and center meetings
• Support fellow Wax Specialists and team members and contribute to a positive, inclusive environment
• Bring curiosity and commitment to your craft - we'll bring the resources

BUILD YOUR ESTHETICS BUSINESS WITHIN OURS

We don't just hand you a room and a schedule. We invest in your growth as an esthetician.

At Ballast Wax, we believe a great Wax Specialist is running their own business - building a loyal guest base, refining their waxing technique, and growing their income through skill and relationships. We provide the brand, the tools, and the training. You bring the passion and the professionalism.

• Structured onboarding and EWC Wax Specialist certification to set you up for success from day one
• Ongoing technical waxing training and product education - stay sharp, stay current
• Access to EWC's national brand resources, protocols, and best practices
• Performance-based earning structure that rewards you for building a loyal guest book
• A clear path from Wax Specialist to Senior Wax Specialist, Lead, and leadership roles for those who want more

WHO YOU ARE

You have the esthetician license. Now let's build the business.

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