Assistant Center Manager
McMurray, PA - USA
Job Summary
BALLAST WAX EUROPEAN WAX CENTER
Assistant Center Manager
Lead from the floor. Grow into more.
4080 Washington Rd McMurray PA 15317 In-Person Full-Time Competitive Pay Bonuses
THE OPPORTUNITY
Youre ready for more than a title. Youre ready to lead.
As an Assistant Center Manager at European Wax Center youre the heartbeat of the floor. You coach the team own the guest experience drive sales and step in as the leader-on-duty when it counts. This is a role for someone who already leads - formally or not - and is ready to do it with real responsibility and a clear path to more.
Were Ballast Wax a fast-growing multi-unit EWC franchisee. Were building from within and we want ACMs who are excited about the beauty and wellness industry passionate about guest care and hungry to grow into Center Managers and beyond.
WHAT YOULL DO
Guest Experience
- Set the tone for every guest interaction - warm professional and consistent
- Proactively address concerns and resolve issues before they escalate
- Ensure every guest leaves feeling confident theyll come back
Sales & Goal Achievement
- Lead by example in educating guests on Wax Passes products and services
- Motivate and coach the team to hit individual and center KPIs
- Stay sharp on promotions product launches and brand updates
- Support local marketing and community engagement efforts
Team Leadership & Culture
- Coach Guest Service Associates and Wax Specialists on the floor daily
- Help onboard new team members and create a welcoming environment
- Hold the standard - service professionalism accountability - in the CMs absence
- Act as point of contact and decision-maker when leading the shift solo
Center Operations
- Own opening and closing procedures with precision
- Ensure cleanliness sanitation and presentation standards are never compromised
- Support accurate POS transactions and guest profile management
- Assist with daily admin tasks inventory and reporting
WHO YOU ARE
You dont wait to be asked. You lead because its just who you are.
- Youve worked in a guest-facing role for 2 years - beauty spa retail hospitality or similar - and youre genuinely good at it.
- Youve led even if it wasnt your official title. Youve trained a new hire run a shift solo handled an escalation or stepped up when it mattered.
- Youre comfortable recommending products and services. You dont hard-sell - you educate. Guests trust you and it shows in the numbers.
- You know how to coach someone whos struggling without making it feel like a punishment. You lead with empathy and hold the bar.
- You genuinely love the beauty and wellness industry. You have a personal skincare or waxing routine follow the space and want to build a career in it.
- Youre available when guests are - evenings weekends (one shift not both) flexible weekday hours. Reliable transportation .
WHAT WE OFFER
Compensation & Bonuses
- $16.00/hr base
- Monthly performance bonuses tied to team and center goals
- Goals are realistic - our teams hit them
- Commission on personal sales - rewarded for leading from the front
Growth & Career Path
- Structured path from ACM to Center Manager and beyond
- 30-60-90 day onboarding with mentorship from your Center Manager
- Ongoing training coaching and development support
Work-Life Balance
- 2 weeks PTO after first 90 days
- Consistent shift structure - one weekend shift not both
Benefits
- Medical insurance (55% employer contribution)
- Supplemental insurance benefits
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Time Off
OUR HIRING PROCESS
Three steps. No runaround.
- Step 1 - Video Interview: A real conversation about your experience style and what youre looking for.
- Step 2 - Experience the Center: Come in as a guest. See what were about from the inside.
- Step 3 - Mutual Fit Decision: If it clicks for both sides lets grow together.
OUR VALUES
CONFIDENCE: We model it. EMPOWERMENT: We create it. BALANCE: We protect it.
ABOUT BALLAST WAX
Were a multi-unit EWC franchisee with 32 centers and growing. Our mission is to transform centers into hubs of empowerment - for our team and our guests. We bring the strength of a national brand with the care and commitment of a local business.
This role is offered by Ballast Wax Services LLC an independent franchisee of European Wax Center. Ballast Wax is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race color religion age sex national origin disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other protected characteristic.
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