Nail Technician

Nail Technician Summary

The Spa Nail Technician position provides exceptional nail services including meticulous sanitation and disinfection procedures, above-perfect polish application, soothing massage and nail spa treatments with the highest levels of professionalism, a customized approach and over-the-top hospitality to guests of the Spa.

Your role contributes to the organization as an active business partner that supports the company's goals, objectives, vision, mission, and values.

Essential Functions

• Provide nail services to guests in a timely, courteous and efficient manner including, but not limited to, manicures, pedicures, foot soaks/treatments, etc.
• Provide nail and spa services both indoors and outdoors.
• Maintain an agreed upon retail sales to service ratio with the exceptional products, gifts and accessories provided.
• Maintain an agreed upon minimum upsell percentage.
• Attend pre/post shift meetings.
• Participate fully in maintaining backbar expenses.
• Complete all necessary record-keeping tasks as they pertain to the operation of the Spa i.e. disinfection of pedicure stations.
• Complete all necessary training without exception.
• Escorts guests to and from treatment areas in a graceful manner, attending to any immediate needs throughout the Spa visit.
• Aid in providing information to any inquiries, help to coordinate all guest requests for services and maintain impeccable yourself and spa cleanliness of the Spa.
• Ensure guest comfort and safety throughout the treatment. Maintain work area with necessary supplies, sanitation and disinfection procedures ensuring treatment area is immaculate at all times (manicure/pedicure stations are clean, pedicure areas are disinfected and labeled “Clean” or “Disinfected”, keep counters and products clean).
• Perform monthly and quarterly deep-clean responsibilities.
• Aid in cleanliness of all spa areas including all locker rooms.
• Aid fellow associates with daily operations to support healthy teamwork and contribute to the success of the spa.
• Assist in any other function as requested by Spa Manager, Director of Rooms or General Manager as it pertains to the spa, lounges, indoor/outdoor area, retail area, pool area.
• Participate fully in any/all promotions within and outside the spa, hotel or at off-site events.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent education.
• Ability to communicate clearly and speak, read, write and understand English.
• Valid Nail Technician license from the California Department of Consumer Affairs – Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.
• Continuing Education as required to maintain license/certification.
• 2+ years’ experience as a Nail Technician in a stand-alone spa or luxury hotel/resort spa.
• Exceptional skill and the ability to stay on time with nail service schedule.
• Preferred Luxury experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree BENEFICIAL.
• Advanced training in nail art.
• Advanced training in spa nail treatments.
• Knowledge of botanical ingredients, thalassotherapy, reflexology, Ayurveda or any holistic wellness field/modality.
• Knowledge of general wellness practices such as yoga, meditation, etc.

Physical Requirements

• Position requires walking and giving direction most of the working day; must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 6 hours in length.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to reach different outlets and other departments of the Resort on a timely basis.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. occasionally.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and subordinates.
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.

Benefits

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.