Description The Lead Advanced Aesthetician serves as a clinical expert and leader within milk + honey’s Advanced Aesthetics Program. This role delivers advanced aesthetic treatments and exceptional patient care while helping strengthen the performance and growth of Advanced Aesthetics within their individual market.
Partnering closely with the MedSpa Operations Leadership and Education Team, the Lead Advanced Aesthetician helps ensure clinical excellence, safety, treatment consistency, and protocol adherence. They also support successful provider onboarding, new technology and service launches, and identify opportunities to strengthen provider performance and grow Advanced Aesthetics within their market.
This role is ideal for an experienced aesthetics professional who is passionate about aesthetics, education, developing others, and contributing to the continued growth of milk + honey’s Advanced Aesthetics Program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Perform advanced aesthetic services within the licensed scope of practice while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and care.
- Serve as a clinical resource and mentor to Advanced Aestheticians, providing guidance on consultations, treatment planning, clinical decisions, and patient escalations.
- Lead provider onboarding, hands-on training, competency validation, and ongoing education for advanced aesthetic treatments and technologies.
- Ensure consistent adherence to milk + honey protocols, Medical Director delegation orders, manufacturer guidelines, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
- Conduct treatment observations and chart audits to assess quality, reinforce consistency, and identify coaching opportunities.
- Partner with MedSpa Operations and Education to develop clinical resources, support new service launches, and elevate the patient experience.
- Participate in interviewing and selecting Advanced Aestheticians within the market.
- Support provider and program performance by monitoring utilization, revenue, patient satisfaction, and other key metrics.
- Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation and ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, infection-prevention, and safety standards.
- Foster a positive, accountable team culture centered on clinical excellence, professional development, and continuous improvement.
Schedule
- Flexible Scheduling – work a mix of AM and PM shifts, including a weekend (Saturday or Sunday) and some holidays
Compensation + Perks That Reward You
- Strong Earning Potential – Competitive service pay
- Gratuity – Keep 100% of guest gratuity
- Retail Bonus – Earn 10% commission on product sales
Health + Financial Benefits
- Comprehensive Insurance – Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days (28+ hours/week)
- Paid Time Off from Day One (28+ hours/week)
- Plan for Your Future – 401(k) with company match after 6 months
- Peace of Mind – Company-paid Life & AD&D insurance ($15,000 coverage)
- Loyalty Rewards – Tenure bonus program for long-term team members
Growth + Development
- Ongoing Training – Regular internal education to expand your skills and career opportunities'
- Invest in Your Craft – Continuing Education Fund for CEU courses for eligible roles
- Exclusive Team Member Perks
- Generous Product Discounts – 40% off retail, including 50% off retail of milk + honey products
- Service Discounts – 15% off spa, salon, and medSPA services
- Last-Minute Booking Perks – Up to 50% off spa services and 40% off salon services at select locations
- Service Credits – Experience offerings firsthand with complimentary credits
- Milestone Celebrations – Enjoy spa and CE perks as you grow with us
Lifestyle + Extra Benefits
- Referral Bonuses – Earn up to $500 for each qualifying employee referral
- Wellness Perks – Discounted LA Fitness gym membership
- Support for New Mothers – Return-to-work bonus up to $2,000 following maternity leave
- Give Back – Paid volunteer time off to support your community
milk + honey is a thriving collection of day spas, salons, and medSPAs, dedicated to helping people relax, feel good, and prioritize their well-being. Guided by our core values - kindness, connection, integrity, inclusiveness, and excellence - we create a welcoming space where guests can unwind and enjoy high-quality self-care services. From luxurious spa and medSPA treatments to expert salon services, our team is passionate about delivering exceptional experiences that nourish the body and mind. Join us in our mission to help people relax and feel good; provide a place where guests can escape, nourish their wellbeing, and satisfy their self-care.
Why You’ll Love it Here:
- Embrace Kindness: Work in a supportive environment where your well-being and the well-being of our guests come first.
- Foster Connection: Build deep, meaningful relationships with guests and team members while creating stunning looks that boost confidence.
- Integrity at Every Turn: Deliver high-quality services that you can be proud of, knowing that we hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards.
- Celebrate Inclusiveness: Join a diverse team where everyone’s unique style and perspective are celebrated.
- Pursue Excellence: Thrive in a space where ongoing education, creativity, and personal growth are at the heart of everything we do.
Ready to Apply? Submit an application through www.milkandhoneyspa.com/careers. If selected to move forward, one of our Talent Acquisition Partners will invite you to the next stage of the hiring process.
milk + honey holdings, llc is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Requirements
- Active Esthetician or Cosmetology license
- Active TDLR Laser license (Senior Laser Technician preferred).
- Current, independent hands-on experience performing a range of advanced aesthetic treatments, including medical-grade chemical peels, microneedling, laser and light-based technologies, or comparable modalities.
- Strong consultation, communication, clinical judgment, and relationship-building skills.
- Demonstrated success in delivering an exceptional patient experience, maintaining high standards of clinical documentation, and consistently achieving performance goals and key business targets.
- Passion for advanced aesthetics, education, professional growth, and contributing to the success of other providers.
