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Esthetician | Peer Trainer, Lincoln Square

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$16/hr–$17/hr

Entry level$400M raised

Wax Specialist Peer Trainer-Licensed Esthetician/Cosmetologist The Peer Trainer/Wax Specialist is a dual-role position that begins as a Wax Specialist and progresses into a Peer Trainer role. In this role, you will deliv…

Skills: Waxing, Peer Training, Leadership, Coaching, Guest Service

Staples Professional logoStaples Professional

Assistant Store Manager

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Mid level

Assistant Managers drive sales, services and customer engagement in the store and ensure the store is ready for business. You and your team will establish customer relationships that build loyalty, provide total solution…

Skills: Sales management, Customer service, Team leadership, Coaching, Training

Suitsupply logoSuitsupply

Style Advisor

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$20/hr–$27/hr

Entry level

As a Style Advisor, you have a contagious energy and possess an entrepreneurial spirit. You have a strong sense of your own personal style and are enthusiastic about dressing people. You have an opinion and share that wi…

Skills: Sales, Customer service, Fashion styling, Communication skills, Relationship building

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Cosmetics Beauty Advisor - Kiehl's, Part Time - North Michigan

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$18/hr–$29/hr

Entry level

Day-1 Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits for eligible colleagues Competitive Pay Paid Time Off Flexible Holiday Time-Off & Flexible Scheduling Instant access to earned wages with PayActiv Enhanced benefits: pet, home & aut…

Skills: Customer Service, Sales, Product Knowledge, Make-up Application, Skin Care Consultation

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Cosmetics Beauty Advisor - Chantecaille, Full Time - North Michigan

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$18/hr–$29/hr

Entry level

Day-1 Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits for eligible colleagues Competitive Pay Paid Time Off Flexible Holiday Time-Off & Flexible Scheduling Instant access to earned wages with PayActiv Enhanced benefits: pet, home & aut…

Skills: Sales, Customer service, Product knowledge, Make-up application, Skin care consultation

Circle K logoCircle K

Store Assistant (Bonused)

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$19/hr–$19/hr

Mid level

Store 4706864: 5500 S Pulaski, Chicago, Illinois 60629 Shift Availability Flexible (Days, Evenings, Overnights + Weekends) Time Type Full time Assistant Manager We want you to join our team as an Assistant Manager. If yo…

Skills: Team Leadership, Recruiting, Interviewing, Hiring, Delegation

Merkle logoMerkle

Senior Manager, Commerce & Retail Media - Temp

Chicago, Illinois, United States · Remote Solely

$34/hr–$40/hr

Senior

Job Description: - Temporary role, hourly - 8/3/2026 – 12/31/2026 – possibility to extend into the new year - Remote, CST Hours - W2 on dentsu payroll only - Must be US-based We are seeking a Media Operations & Product E…

Skills: Media operations, Retail media, Product enablement, Operational strategy, Process improvement

Circle K logoCircle K

Customer Service Representative

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$17/hr–$17/hr

Entry level

Store 4706864: 5500 S Pulaski, Chicago, Illinois 60629 Shift Availability Flexible (Days, Evenings, Overnights + Weekends) Time Type Part time Customer Service Representative We want you to join our team as a Customer Se…

Skills: Customer Service, Cashiering, Sales, Communication, Problem Solving

Cellular Sales logoCellular Sales

Verizon Sales Consultant

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$53k–$97k/yr

Entry level

Cellular Sales Cellular Sales is Growing! Average and High-End Sales Consultants earn $53000 – $97000 +/ year Are you determined to grow your job into a career, in a fast-paced thriving environment? Cellular Sales is the…

Skills: Sales, Customer service, Relationship building, Negotiating, Follow-up

Circle K logoCircle K

Customer Service Representative

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$17/hr–$17/hr

Entry level

Store 4706711: 801 W Addison St, Chicago, Illinois 60613 Shift Availability Flexible (Days, Evenings, Overnights + Weekends) Time Type Part time Customer Service Representative We want you to join our team as a Customer …

Skills: Customer service, Cashiering, Sales, Communication, Problem solving

Avis Budget Group logoAvis Budget Group

Seasonal Customer Service Representative - PT

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Entry level$4.1B raised

$18.00/hour Shift Premium may Apply Seasonal hiring! No experience necessary! Do you enjoy staying active, working outdoors, and helping people have a positive experience throughout their day? If you’re adaptable, servic…

Skills: Customer service, Data entry, Verbal communication, Computer skills, Typing

PNC logoPNC

Personal Banker

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$50k–$83k/yr

Mid level

Position Overview At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to …

Skills: Banking, Customer service, Proactive sales, Client loyalty, Customer experience

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Anthropologie Sales Associate

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Entry level

Location This position is located at 3532 N. Southport Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60657 United States Role Summary A Sales Associate contributes to driving sales through providing a genuine and unique experience to each …

Skills: Customer service, Sales, Product knowledge, Personal styling, Communication

Target logoTarget

Permanent Full Time Hourly Warehouse Operations Openings (T3865)

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$22/hr–$27/hr

Entry level

Current shift openings at this location: Warehouse Associate Sunday, Monday, Friday, Saturday 8:00AM-6:00PM Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8:00AM-6:00PM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:30PM-4:30AM Apply to joi…

Skills: Warehouse operations, Freight handling, Inventory management, Safety compliance, Packing

Albertsons Companies logoAlbertsons Companies

Night Crew Stocker

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$16/hr–$18/hr

Entry level$5.3B raised

A Day in the Life: As a Night Stocker, you provide friendly, courteous, and helpful service. You keep the store looking filled and fresh by stocking and organizing merchandise on the shelves. You work with various approv…

Skills: Stocking, Merchandising, Customer service, Inventory management, Box cutter operation

Albertsons Companies logoAlbertsons Companies

Meat Cutter

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$16/hr–$25/hr

Entry level$5.3B raised

Click here to see - A Day in The Life - Meat Cutter A Day in the Life: As a Meat Cutter, you will be on the cutting edge with our beef, poultry, and other meat products, and you must be willing to carve out time to engag…

Skills: Meat cutting, Customer service, Power equipment operation, Food safety, Communication

Albertsons Companies logoAlbertsons Companies

Retail Sales and Store Support

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$16/hr–$18/hr

Entry level$5.3B raised

A Day in the Life: Our sales and store support teams, also known as clerks in the grocery world, play an important part in ensuring our stores are clean, organized, and shoppable so that our customers can find exactly wh…

Skills: Customer service, Retail operations, Stock replenishment, Produce preparation, Freight handling

Albertsons Companies logoAlbertsons Companies

Pharmacy Technician

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$16/hr–$18/hr

Entry level$5.3B raised

Click here to see - A Day in the Life - Pharmacy Technician A Day in the Life: As a Pharmacy Technician, you have the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. You will be a member of a team supporting our pharmacies…

Skills: Pharmacy Operations, Customer Service, Immunization Administration, Pharmacy Computer Systems, Fast-paced Environment Management

Albertsons Companies logoAlbertsons Companies

Starbucks Barista

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

$16/hr–$18/hr

Entry level$5.3B raised

A Day in the Life: As a Barista, you will be provided with the skills and products to make the customer’s day memorable – and that’s no tall order. Favorite beverages, new and exciting pastry and food offerings, merchand…

Skills: Customer service, Food preparation, Beverage preparation, Communication, Teamwork

Albertsons Companies logoAlbertsons Companies

Deli Clerk

Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site

Entry level$5.3B raised

Click here to see - A Day in the Life - Deli Clerk A Day in the Life: As a Deli Clerk, no one day is ever the same. You are someone who prides themselves on exceptional customer service and their knowledge of deli meats,…

Skills: Customer service, Food preparation, Meat slicing, Cheese slicing, Food safety

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Esthetician | Peer Trainer, Lincoln Square

European Wax Center

Chicago, Illinois, United States • On-site

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  • $16/hr–$17/hr
  • Part-time
  • high school, professional certificate
  • Complementary Waxing Services, 50% Off Retail Products, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) Plan
  • Posted 3h ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The Peer Trainer/Wax Specialist delivers exceptional guest service while performing full-body waxing services. They also support the development of new Wax Associates through hands-on training, coaching, and leadership.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Esthetician or Cosmetology license and have at least 6 months of waxing experience. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with strong communication skills and a passion for teaching.

Full job description

Wax Specialist Peer Trainer-Licensed Esthetician/Cosmetologist

The Peer Trainer/Wax Specialist is a dual-role position that begins as a Wax Specialist and progresses into a Peer Trainer role. In this role, you will deliver exceptional guest service while helping develop the next generation of Wax Associates through hands-on training, coaching, and leadership. This position plays a key role in supporting skill development, reinforcing brand standards, and promoting excellence in service delivery.

Peer Trainers are culture carriers—supporting new hires through their first 90 days, reinforcing EWC standards, and modeling what great looks like every day. If you’re passionate about teaching, giving feedback, and helping others succeed, this is the ideal next step in your EWC Growth journey.

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Exposure to luxury service preferred
  • Valid Esthetician or Cosmetology license (state requirement)
  • Minimum 6 months of waxing experience
  • Ability to mentor peers and provide in-the-moment feedback
  • Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to support and influence peers
  • Strong knowledge of EWC protocols and service timing change to Ability to learn and maintain EWC Protocols and service timing
  • Passion for teaching, developing others, and fostering a positive team environment
  • Excellent communication, patience, and professionalism
  • Proven ability to guide, support, and positively influence team performance
  • Confidence performing full-body waxing services for all genders and anatomies
  • Work with skincare and cleaning products in a fast-paced service environment
  • Open availability preferred; open to both full-time and part-time schedules based on center needs
  • Complementary Waxing Services
  • Guaranteed full-time hours
  • 50% Off Retail Products
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (for eligible employees)
  • 401(k) Plan + Paid Time Off + Paid Parental Leave
  • Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Scheduling and a Supportive, Team-First Culture
  • Ongoing training, education, and career pathing opportunities

Compensation:

  • $16.60-$17 per hour (determined based on experience) + up to $20k in annual commissions and gratuity

Training Assignment Bonus:

  • $300 awarded when a new hire successfully completes training
  • $200 awarded when the new hire reaches advanced service level
  • $50 incentive for tenured wax specialist level up support

EWC Growth participates in E-Verify. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the E-Verify process. #LI-DNI

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Industry
Personal Care Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2004
Headquarters
Plano, Texas
LinkedIn followers
62,882
Total funding
$400M

European Wax Center, Inc. is the largest and fastest-growing franchisor and operator of out-of-home body waxing services, with over 1,000 locations in the United States. What sets us apart is our unique combination of philosophy, exceptional service, proprietary products, and a comfortable, consistent guest experience. Together, these elements have established EWC as the leader in the waxing services category. We’re backed by a strong, well-established team supporting every function of the business — including marketing, technology, accounting, finance and more — all working together to empower our franchisees and elevate the brand.

Offices: 5830 Granite Pkwy, Plano, Texas 75024, US

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Frequently asked questions

How many Retail jobs are open in Chicago, IL right now?

There are currently 2,509 open retail positions in Chicago, IL listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.

Which companies are hiring for Retail roles in Chicago, IL?

Companies currently hiring include Albertsons Companies, Dollar Tree Stores, Starbucks, AutoZone, Domino's, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.

Are there remote or hybrid Retail jobs in Chicago, IL?

Yes — 213 of the 2509 open retail positions offer remote or hybrid work (57 remote, 156 hybrid).

How do I apply for Retail jobs in Chicago, IL?

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