Waxing Specialist / Manager

Compensation range: $21–$30/hour (blended), depending on experience and role balance

At Waxing the City, we’re passionate about delivering top-quality waxing services in a clean, professional, and welcoming environment. We take pride in providing an exceptional client experience and fostering a positive, inclusive team culture. Our Hillsboro studio is opening on November 28, 2025 and we’re looking for a hands-on, motivated leader to help launch and grow this flagship location.

Job Overview:

The Waxing Specialist / Manager plays a pivotal dual role, balancing leadership and service. In this position, you will manage daily operations, lead and develop your team, and also perform waxing services as a licensed esthetician.

This role typically includes 20–30 hours per week of service work and 10–20 hours of management work, depending on business needs – with the intention of growing into a full-time Studio Manager role as the studio reaches maximum capacity. You will report directly to the Owner and serve as the studio’s day-to-day leader, ensuring both operational excellence and an exceptional client experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Studio Manager

Oversee daily studio operations, including scheduling, cleanliness, and compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation standards.
Lead, train, and motivate a team of waxing specialists, fostering a positive, high-performing culture.
Handle client issues and feedback with professionalism, ensuring every guest receives an outstanding experience.
Monitor performance metrics, optimize staff productivity, and help drive service and retail sales to meet revenue goals.
Conduct regular check-ins, performance reviews, and provide coaching to support employee growth.
Support local marketing and community outreach to increase brand awareness and studio visibility.

Waxing Specialist

Perform professional waxing services for clients in accordance with Waxing the City protocols and standards.
Deliver exceptional customer service, ensuring comfort, consistency, and cleanliness in every service.
Promote retail products and educate clients on aftercare and product use.
Maintain treatment rooms and ensure all equipment meets sanitation and safety standards.

Requirements:

Oregon Esthetician or Cosmetology License (required).
2+ years of experience in the salon/spa or beauty industry, with at least 1–2 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
Proven ability to motivate and lead a team while maintaining a positive and professional environment.
Strong customer service, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
Comfort with using digital systems for scheduling, sales tracking, and reporting.
Passion for the beauty industry and commitment to excellence in client care.

Why Join Us?

Exciting opportunity to help build a new studio from the ground up in the fast-growing Hillsboro community.
Competitive blended hourly compensation structure with service-based commission and opportunities for bonus based on studio performance.
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
14 days PTO + paid sick leave
Free waxing services and 40% retail discount
Supportive, collaborative, and growth-oriented company culture.
Be part of a national brand with over 170 locations—and a local team that values excellence, teamwork, and community connection.

Schedule:

Approximately 32–40 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends.
Hours will fluctuate based on studio performance and operational needs, particularly during launch and growth periods.

If you’re a driven, organized, and service-oriented professional who thrives in a hands-on leadership role, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Waxing the City Hillsboro and play a key role in shaping the success of our newest studio!

Compensation: $25,000.00 - $35,000.00 per year

WAXING THE CITY CAREERS

At Waxing the City®, we are passionate about helping our clients look and feel their best. To do that – we and our franchisees hire the best of the best to deliver exceptional client service and expert results. We were founded on the belief that beauty professionals can and should have a long-term, successful beauty services career, so finding the right talent and investing in their development is in our DNA. From proprietary, hands on training to ongoing continuing education – our talent stays up to date on the latest innovations and trends in services and products. In fact, our service providers are so skilled in the art of waxing they have a special name: Cerologist®. The word cerologist is derived from “cera” (Latin for wax) and “ologist” (to indicate their level of expertise).

We and our franchisees hire talent that shares our commitment to providing a caring, supportive culture and expertise not found anywhere else. Being a part of the Waxing the City family means you are helping to improve the self-esteem of the world.

We and our franchisees seek beauty professionals who pride themselves on building strong client relationships through excellent service and expert skills. If you’re looking to learn and grow in your career, and have a passion for the industry, we want to hear from you.

Job postings listed on this site are with independently owned and operated franchised Waxing the City studios. Any application or other information submitted through this site is transmitted directly to the identified location. Each franchised Waxing the City studio is responsible for making its own local hiring decisions, determining compensation, benefits, and other terms of employment. Waxing The City Franchisor, LLC does not direct or participate in employment conditions or decisions at franchised locations. By submitting an application or information through this site you acknowledge that you are applying for employment with a franchised studio location and not Waxing The City Franchisor, LLC.

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