Center Manager — Luxury Beauty Experience & Growth

European Wax Center; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Paid time off

401k with matching

Career growth

Employee discounts

Job summary

European Wax Center in a vibrant, family-owned environment is seeking a Center Manager to lead a passionate team and deliver a first-class guest experience. You’ll hire, train, and motivate staff, uphold brand standards, and collaborate with the district manager to drive guest satisfaction in a modern, luxurious setting.

We offer a highly competitive salary with bonus opportunities, paid time off, 401k with matching, extensive on-site training, and clear paths for growth and advancement.

Qualifications

• 1 year of management experience in a specialty store or multi-service setting.
• Confident and positive attitude with excellent communication.
• Analytical and detail-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure an exceptional guest experience on every visit.
• Interview, hire, and develop a talented team.

Skills

Management experience

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Reliable transportation

Job description

Center Sales Manager — European Wax Center

Are you a people-focused leader who knows how to turn goals into results? Do you enjoy developing talent, creating exceptional guest experiences, and taking ownership of business performance? If you’re ready to lead with confidence, accountability, and positive energy, we’d love to meet you!

European Wax Center is the largest franchisor and operator of out-of-home waxing services in the United States. With more than 1,000 locations nationwide and over one million waxes performed each month, we set The Smooth Standard.

As the largest EWC group in the St. Louis area, we’ve proudly been part of the European Wax Center family for more than 15 years. Our centers combine experienced leadership, structured training, consistent coaching, and a team-driven culture where strong performers have opportunities to grow across multiple locations.

Your Role as a Center Sales Manager

As the Center Sales Manager, you’ll take ownership of your center’s people, performance, guest experience, and daily operations. You’ll lead and develop Guest Sales Associates and Wax Specialists while ensuring the team consistently delivers exceptional service and meets key business goals.This is a full-time, in-center leadership position for someone who is comfortable coaching in the moment, holding others accountable, solving problems, and driving measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Guest Sales Associates and Wax Specialists
• Create a positive, accountable culture focused on teamwork, guest service, and continued improvement
• Monitor and manage center KPIs, including sales, Wax Pass conversion, retail conversion, rebooking, service productivity, and guest retention
• Translate center goals into clear daily priorities, action plans, and individual performance expectations
• Provide consistent coaching, recognition, feedback, and documented performance follow-up
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels through recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, scheduling, and retention
• Ensure training standards are met and identify opportunities for continued associate development
• Oversee daily center operations, including reservations, guest flow, inventory, cash handling, facility standards, and administrative responsibilities
• Resolve guest concerns promptly using empathy, sound judgment, and a solutions-oriented approach
• Maintain compliance with company policies, brand standards, safety requirements, and State Board regulations
• Partner with district leadership to evaluate results, address opportunities, and execute company initiatives
• Lead team meetings and participate in community events, recruiting efforts, and local marketing initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• One or more years of management or sales-leadership experience; retail, hospitality, beauty, fitness, or service-based experience is preferred
• A proven ability to coach, motivate, and hold a team accountable for results
• Experience managing KPIs, sales goals, labor, scheduling, inventory, and operational standards
• Strong business judgment with the ability to analyze results and build effective action plans
• Confidence handling guest concerns and associate performance conversations
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills
• A hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance people development and operational execution
• A dependable, solutions-oriented mindset with strong follow-through
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Availability to work a flexible full-time schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Experience using point-of-sale, scheduling, communication, and performance-management systems is a plus
• High school diploma or equivalent required; college education is a plus

Compensation

• Competitive salary compensation
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Additional contests and leadership incentives based on center results

Benefits & Perks

• Full-time leadership position
• 401(k) plan with employer-matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary body-waxing services
• Employee discounts on EWC retail products
• Structured leadership onboarding and training
• Ongoing coaching and professional development
• Opportunities for advancement across multiple St. Louis-area locations
• Performance recognition, contests, and team incentives
• A supportive leadership team and people-focused work environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
• Ability to move throughout the center and support front-desk operations
• Ability to perform repetitive computer and point-of-sale tasks
• Ability to lift and carry retail products, supplies, and equipment as needed

Ready to lead a team, grow a business, and help create exceptional experiences every day? Apply today and tell us why you would be an outstanding addition to our leadership team!

By applying for this position, you are seeking employment opportunities with an independent franchisee of the European Wax Center franchise system. Franchisees have sole control over all employment-related matters at their independently owned and operated centers.

European Wax Center began as a family-owned business. Since 2004, we've provided our guests with a first-class waxing experience centering around:
• Our proprietary Comfort Wax®
• Private waxing suites
• A crisp, clean environment
• And the most professionally trained estheticians in the industry
From day one, we've been putting our values into action to delight our guests with an exceptional waxing experience.