Lead Wellness Technician - Aesthetician

Rio Mar Hospitality Management • Río Grande, PR

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Aesthetician is a results-driven skincare leader, responsible for delivering exceptional treatments while guiding the esthetics team in upholding the highest standards of guest care, luxury service, and innovation. With advanced technical skills and a strong passion for skincare education, the Lead Esthetician is both practitioner and innovator — introducing new treatments, technology, and products to enhance the guest journey and support the spa’s growth. Acting as a trusted ambassador to the Director of Spa & Wellness, the Lead Esthetician ensures the department operates with professionalism, creativity, and a commitment to driving results.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bilingual proficiency (English and Spanish) is mandatory.
• Completion of a state-approved esthetics program or apprenticeship (approximately 1,500 hours).
• Valid Esthetics license.
• Strong knowledge of global skincare trends, techniques, and technologies.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire a team of estheticians.
• Demonstrated success in retail sales and guest education.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 5 years of professional massage therapy experience in a luxury spa, wellness, or resort environment preferred.
• Additional certifications in advanced modalities preferred.
• CIDESCO certification or similar international credential is a plus.
• Experience in medi-spa or advanced skincare settings is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with spa management systems (Book4Time, SpaSoft, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional treatments.
• Guide the esthetics team in upholding the highest standards of guest care, luxury service, and innovation.
• Introduce new treatments, technology, and products to enhance the guest journey and support the spa’s growth.
• Ensure the department operates with professionalism, creativity, and a commitment to driving results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED