Benefits:
Bonus based on performance
Company parties
Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Flexible schedule
Training & development
Wellness resources
Licensed Esthetician with Lead Esthetician Growth Opportunity
Amara by the Sea | Pacific Grove, California
Amara by the Sea is seeking an exceptional licensed esthetician who wants more than a temporary position. We are looking for someone who is ready to build a loyal clientele, become deeply rooted in our spa and community, and grow into a strong leader for our esthetics department.
This position offers a clear opportunity to be considered for Lead Esthetician after the initial 90-day development period. The right candidate will be motivated by advanced skincare, luxury hospitality, retail education, team development, and the opportunity to help shape the future of our esthetics department.
Your First 90 Days
During your first 90 days, your focus will be on:
Completing training and becoming fully signed off on all required Amara esthetic services and protocols
Developing exceptional consistency, confidence, and attention to detail in every treatment
Delivering a warm, polished, luxury-level client experience
Actively building and retaining a loyal clientele
Generating strong client requests, rebooking, and referrals
Maintaining consistently strong retail sales through thoughtful, education-based recommendations
Learning our professional skincare lines, home-care products, and treatment plans
Supporting spa marketing through social media participation, service education, and promotional content
Demonstrating reliability, initiative, professionalism, and a team-first attitude
Showing the communication and technical skills needed to train and support other estheticians
Path to Lead Esthetician
Candidates who successfully meet our performance, training, and leadership expectations during the first 90 days may become eligible for consideration for the Lead Esthetician position.
The Lead Esthetician role would include:
Increased hourly compensation
Increased service commission
Eligibility for monthly performance-based bonuses
Paid leadership and administrative hours
Training and mentoring estheticians
Supporting treatment consistency, protocols, and quality control
Helping the department meet goals for utilization, revenue, client requests, enhancements, retail sales, and client satisfaction
Partnering with spa ownership on department growth, education, and service development
Advancement is based on demonstrated performance, leadership readiness, business needs, and successful completion of the required training and service sign-offs. Completion of the first 90 days does not automatically guarantee promotion.
Who We Are Looking For
Our ideal candidate:
Holds a current California esthetician license
Has unrestricted availability and can work the schedule required by the spa, including weekends, peak periods, and special events
Is seeking a long-term professional home and leadership opportunity
Is confident providing customized, results-driven facial treatments
Is highly coachable and committed to mastering established protocols
Has strong consultation, retail recommendation, rebooking, and client-retention skills
Is comfortable creating or participating in social media and marketing content
Can confidently educate both clients and team members
Has the ability and desire to train, mentor, and lead others
Takes initiative and follows through without constant direction
Is dependable, organized, polished, and attentive to detail
Understands that leadership includes accountability, communication, and supporting the success of the entire department
Values collaboration, community involvement, and exceptional hospitality
Experience with advanced facial modalities and professional skincare is strongly preferred. Previous leadership or training experience is a plus, but we are also open to an outstanding esthetician who has clear leadership potential and is ready to grow.
About Amara by the Sea
Amara by the Sea is a boutique day spa in Pacific Grove offering customized facial, massage, body, and wellness experiences. We combine results-driven treatments with personal attention and elevated hospitality. Our goal is to create an environment where clients feel genuinely cared for and talented professionals can build meaningful, lasting careers.
We are looking for someone who wants to contribute, grow, and become an important part of our spa’s future.
To apply, please submit your résumé along with a brief introduction explaining why you are interested in Amara by the Sea, what leadership means to you, and what you hope to build during the next several years of your esthetics career.