Lead Esthetician / Assistant Manager
Client Services | La Jolla, CA | Full Time | From $24.00 to $26.00 per hour
Job Description
License Required: Active California Esthetician License
Start Date: January 2026
GOpening: March 2026
Service Excellence
- Deliver outstanding customer service to every guest.
- Achieve personal and store service, sales, and membership goals.
- Demonstrate and sell FACE FOUNDRIÉ retail products and partner product lines.
- Perform 40–50 minute services, including:
- Facials
- Extractions
- Dermaplaning
- HydraFacials
- Procell
- Lash lift & tint
- Brow waxing & tinting
- Tweezing
- Scalp massage
- Recommend enhancements and additional services when appropriate.
- Analyze and treat acne clients following Face Reality Acne Protocol, and sell corresponding products and packages.
- Use Boulevard POS for booking, notes, rebooking, and client records.
- Follow all state-board sanitation, safety, and hygiene procedures.
Operational Responsibilities
- Partner with the team to uphold a warm, welcoming, high-service environment.
- Communicate supply needs to the Esthetician Manager; help maintain inventory stock levels.
- Support daily operations (towels, sheets, cleaning, tidying, setup/breakdown).
- Ensure all FACE FOUNDRIÉ standards and protocols are consistently followed.
- Adhere to all timekeeping policies and attend required trainings and meetings.
Marketing & Brand Support
- Support in-store promotions, branded content, and guest engagement.
- Create social media content during shifts when appropriate.
- Participate in community events and off-site pop-ups to connect with new clients.
- Participate in photo and video shoots for marketing and social media.
Leadership & Operations Support
- Greet guests promptly, warmly, and professionally.
- Assist the Manager with scheduling needs, including managing schedule adjustments and assigning break times.
- Support inventory management, including counts, ordering, receiving, and maintaining accurate stock levels.
- Contribute to overall store sales goals and support team performance.
- Report directly to the Store Manager and serve as a support partner during day-to-day operations.
Training & Team Development
- Assist in training estheticians on service protocols, retail product knowledge, selling techniques, and compliance.
- Train new hires and support ongoing education for current estheticians as protocols or products change.
- Help hold the team accountable to performance benchmarks such as:
- Service sales
- Product sales
- Membership conversion
- Rebooking rates
- Ensure all service standards, protocols, cultural values, and guest experience expectations are consistently upheld.
Experience We’re Looking For
- Active California Esthetician License
- Experience in: facials, extractions, dermaplaning, HydraFacials, Procell, chemical peels, brow waxing/tinting, lash lift + tint
- Proficiency with esthetic equipment and professional skincare tools
- Strong teamwork skills with the ability to also work independently
- Strong client relationship-building and retention skills
- Prior leadership or training experience is a plus
Requirements
- 1–2 years of spa/salon experience
- 1–2 years of leadership or customer service experience in beauty, spa, salon, or retail
- Availability to work evenings and weekends
- Passion for skincare, beauty, and results-driven services
