Lead Esthetician / Aesthetician

Overview

At Elements Massage, we are dedicated to providing exceptional therapeutic massage and skincare services in a welcoming, professional environment.

We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and sales-oriented Lead Esthetician to join our growing team and support our three Bay Area studios in Sunnyvale, Campbell, and San Mateo.

This exciting opportunity combines hands-on facial services at our Sunnyvale studio with training, mentoring, and supporting estheticians across all three locations.

The ideal candidate is a skilled skincare professional with strong retail sales abilities, a passion for teaching, and the ability to inspire others to deliver exceptional client experiences.

Our goal is to create a positive, supportive work environment where team members feel valued, appreciated, and motivated to come to work each day.

Elements Massage would love to show you what makes us unique!

Position Summary

As our Lead Esthetician, you will have dedicated scheduled days providing facial services at our Sunnyvale studio, while traveling to our Campbell and San Mateo locations for training and mentoring as needed.

You will play an important role in developing our esthetics team, maintaining consistent service standards, strengthening retail sales skills, and supporting the successful introduction of new skincare services and treatments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional, customized facial and skincare services at our Sunnyvale studio.

• Train, mentor, and support estheticians across all three studio locations.

• Assist with onboarding and hands-on training of new estheticians.

• Help maintain consistency in facial treatment protocols, service quality, and client experiences.

• Support the introduction and successful rollout of new skincare treatments and services.

• Share skincare knowledge, techniques, and best practices to help estheticians develop their skills and confidence.

• Coach team members on client consultations, skincare recommendations, and retail product sales.

• Educate clients on skincare treatments, products, and appropriate home-care routines.

• Collaborate with studio management to identify training needs and opportunities for improvement.

• Maintain high standards of professionalism, sanitation, and client care.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive compensation with separate pay rates for facial services and sit-time.

  • $20–$25+ per facial (before tips).

  • $40–$60+ potential earnings per facial, including tips.

  • Paid sit-time at a separate hourly rate.

  • Paid time for training and mentoring responsibilities.

  • Additional pay for add-on services.

  • Commission on retail products sold.

  • Paid training, including comprehensive facial and skincare training.

• Paid professional liability insurance for eligible employees working 22+ hours per week.

• Managed Health benefits available to qualified employees.

• Discounts on retail skincare products.

• Discounts on massage therapy services.

• Opportunity to take on a leadership role and help develop our growing esthetics team.

• Positive, supportive, and team-oriented work environment.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must have completed an Esthetician/Aesthetician educational program.

• Current California Esthetician License with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience.

• Previous experience training, mentoring, or leading other estheticians strongly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of facial treatments, skincare products, and professional skincare techniques.

• Proven retail sales skills and the ability to confidently recommend appropriate skincare products.

• Ability to train, mentor, motivate, and develop fellow estheticians.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Client service-oriented with a passion for creating exceptional experiences.

• High standards of cleanliness, professionalism, and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with studio management and coworkers.

• Passion for skincare and a commitment to continuous learning.

• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel between Sunnyvale, Campbell, and San Mateo studios as needed.

Join Our Team!

If you are a talented and experienced esthetician who loves skincare, enjoys helping others grow, and wants to make a positive impact across multiple studios, we would love to meet you!

Submit your application today. We look forward to connecting with you!

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