Nail Technician Job Description
Nail technician
provides consistent professional nail, hand and foot treatments in accordance with spa protocols and accepted certification practices.
Nail Technician Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective nail technician job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included nail technician job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Actively promote the spa, service, treatments, and retail programs, promotions, and/or discounts available
Maintains the highest level of nail care knowledge for both hands and feet and has complete knowledge of all spa service presently offered
Assists Spa in activities including staff meetings, promotions, clean-up and housekeeping duties
Promote actively the spa, services, treatments, retail, and, sessions promotions, programs, or discounts available
Nail Technicians are not necessarily required to provide artificial nail services
LifeSpa team members are responsible for living the LifeSpa Mission, Vision and Core Values, consistently increasing guest retention and service sales, maintaining a minimum retail sales per guest
Uphold the standards of sanitation and sterilization as directed by law the spa’s policies and procedures
Performs nail care services including but not limited to manicures, nail treatments and hand and arm massages
Assesses customer needs, identifies appropriate nail care products and solutions to meet needs, and personally finalize service experience and sale
Assists in keeping an accurate inventory of all service supplies on a monthly basis
Nail Technician Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Nail Technician
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, VTCT
Education for Nail Technician
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the nail technician job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Collage Degree in Education, Hospitality, General Education, Management, Business, Supervision, Healthcare, Tourism, Department of Education, Cosmetology
Skills for Nail Technician
Desired skills for nail technician include:
Comprehensive professional nail techniques
Previous salon/spa experience
Current trends and products
Suggest to guest other beneficial treatments offered in spa
Packages
Promotions
Retail products presently offered by the spa
Spa services
Levels of nail care for both hands and feet
Spa service presently offered
Desired experience for nail technician includes:
Follows all Health and Safety standards
Keeps informed on industry trends, competition offerings and other information related of area of expertise
Resolves all customer service issues and partners with the Nail Service Supervisor on any issues outside of guidelines
Be responsible for the cleanliness of the immediate work area the general property
We are looking for individuals who have a minimum of 3 years prior luxury experience and excellent guest contact skills
Requires attention to detail and problem solving skills, passion for customer service
Nail Technician Examples
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Nail Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of nail technician. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for nail technician
- To know all contraindications for services and products that is offered by the standards of nail care and to refer conditions that are other than healthy to the appropriate professional
- On occasion may perform reception duties, answer phone, book appointments, ring up customer transactions
- To deliver outstanding customer service while providing high quality nail services in accordance with established procedures
- Will attend regularly scheduled training, continuing education, and injury prevention programs to ensure quality control, safety, and effective and efficient body mechanics
- Ensure that guests experience the highest standard of hospitality and service during their visit grooming, use of language, greeting guests properly, facility cleanliness, room set-up at optimal image and functional capacity
- Assist in the maintenance and cleanliness of the nail care treatment rooms
- Coordinate with all departments according to procedure, and when necessary, keep them informed to ensure a smooth flow in the guest experience
- Ensure all equipment and lines are fully stocked on a day to day basis in your treatment room
- Comprehensive knowledge of all types of Spa Manicure and Pedicure services and competent in ability to efficiently perform numerous such services in a Spa setting with uncompromising quality and customer service
- Performs a wide variety of Spa style services within scope of licensure with uncompromised attention to quality and service
Qualifications for nail technician
- Years of experience as a nail technician is preferred
- Passion for Salon – You love product and services
- Must have experience working in another Spa
- Must have at least one-year previous experience
- Experience and training in similar position in the hotel/resort/guest service industry preferred
- Conducts nail service consultations and provides guidance and wellness advice to clients
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Nail Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a nail technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for nail technician
- Conducts massage therapy and massage modalities as listed in the Spa Menu unless otherwise indicated by Spa Manager
- Maintains and increases knowledge of nail treatments by sharing technique skills with fellow staff during in-house instruction, and education/training classes provided by a Certified Nail Care Institution
- Presents a professional, well groomed appearance
- Works effectively with co-workers, customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner
- Maintain an accurate log book and schedule chart to ensure guests of the Spa are serviced in a timely manner
- Ensure all equipment and products are maintained and used in a proper manner
- Provide professional nail services, including acrylics, fills, manicures, pedicures, nail repairs
- Provide hand and foot massages
- Utilize and market all retail products for guests
- Provide all treatments according to protocol with skill, proficiency and following all local and/or state regulations
Qualifications for nail technician
- Set up, utilize, operate, clean and sanitize all equipment
- Maintain an adequate supply of nail and massage products, including a variety of polishes
- Assesses indications of guest that may prevent service from taking place
- Deliver high quality treatment experiences to spa guests
- Must hold a current Louisiana Nail or Cosmetology License
- At least (2) two years of experience in a spa setting required
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Nail Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of nail technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for nail technician
- Complete additional tasks, duties and responsibilities as assigned by management
- Perform nail care on guests based on their request, including but not limited to manicures, pedicures, paraffin dips, polish changes and any specialty treatments related to nails while providing the highest level of hospitality and professionalism
- To practice and follow all Department of Professional Regulation policies and procedures, including all sanitation and hygiene standards, maintain a clean, professional work area
- To report for duty punctually wearing the correct uniform/attire
- Provide consistent professional nail, foot, and hand treatments in compliance with spa protocols accepted certification practices
- Monitor and ensure smooth operation of Beauty Salon
- Ensure that service / items are prepared according to Club standards
- Performing manicures and pedicures in a hygienic and professional manner
- Providing guests with professional nail services that exceed their expectations
- Linen responsibilities
Qualifications for nail technician
- Healthy and well groomed appearance that represents wellness
- The ability to recommend/promote products for home use
- Candidates must have Illinois cosmetology license
- Must be able to work the weekends and Monday’s
- Minimum 1 year experience in nail services, preferably in an upscale salon or spa
- Recognized esthetics certificate is required
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Nail Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a nail technician. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for nail technician
- To be flexible and extend job duties to carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities within the job capability as assigned, including redeployment to alternative departments/areas if required, to meet business demands and luxury (5 star where applicable) guest service needs
- Adheres to (written) room standards for set-up, restocking, cleaning & disinfecting per Washington State DOL laws
- Supports Nail Team Lead(s), Supervisor & Educator
- Recommends “at home care” program for all guests
- Listens to the concerns of all guests and addresses their concerns accurately
- Keeps the manicure and pedicure rooms clean, organized and “Show Ready” at all times
- Attends all required training sessions
- Performs a variety of services on a daily basis with a positive attitude and outlook
- Restock room as assigned
- Perform nail care on female and male guests based on their request, including but not limited to manicures, pedicures, Hand/foot massage, nail art, acrylic nails and gel extension, polish changes and any specialty treatments related to nails while providing the highest level of hospitality and professionalism
Qualifications for nail technician
- Salon experience using lacquer, gel polish, gel, dipping powder, liquid and powder acrylic systems
- Must have experience with Shellac and nail art
- A current valid State massage license required
- Must hold and maintain a current Florida State license
- Minimum of 2 years high end day spa or resort experience
- Strong customer service background preferred
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Nail Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of nail technician. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for nail technician
- Applies professional products safely and accurately
- Sets-up and maintains the room in an immaculate manner
- Perform basic and spa manicures and pedicures
- Provide a professional nail/foot treatment to every guest
- Follow all procedures and guidelines while administering nail treatments
- Prepare and maintain treatment area
- Must be able to effectively deal with internal & external guests, some of whom will require levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger, collect factual information and resolve conflict
- Promote a regimen program to guests by which they can realize the maximum benefit from their body care treatments at home
- Promotes and champions resort culture and spa guiding principles
- Seeks continued self development opportunities
Qualifications for nail technician
- Must have enthusiasm and possess excellent customer service and skills
- Experience in the spa, guest services, front desk sales or related professional area preferred
- Must have ability to encourage and maintain a serene spa setting during beauty treatments
- Must hold and maintain a current Maryland State license
- 1 year of experience in a spa setting preferred
- You will need to have a steady hand especially when applying polish, nail art designs & applications and extensions