Licensed Nail Technician / Manicurist - Elemis Spa

Company Overview

Elemis Day Spa at the Shops at Merrick Park

Born in Britain as a spa-therapy brand to answer a need for skincare that is scientifically advanced but grounded within nature, Elemis combines the power of touch with carefully selected and harvested medicinal grade plant and marine extracts. 

Experience Elemis at this 7,000 square-foot retreat, featuring 9 treatment rooms, a calming lounge, and full-service salon. Every skin or body care product experienced is available for purchase to continue the quest for well-being at home.

From facials to full body treatments, treat someone special to the ELEMIS experience with our luxury gift card. To purchase, visit the ELEMIS Day Spa.

 Job Summary

The Licensed Nail Technician role is to provide and maintain the highest standards of nail services and recommendations for home care.  A nail technician must provide excellent guest care, and create a feeling of rest and relaxation for spa guests, resulting in high retention and increased treatment and retail sales.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide guests with thorough and knowledgeable professional nail services, adhering to company protocols.
• Ensure guests receive a detailed prescription for home care regimen after each service.
• Responsible for setting up work station according to standards.
• Required to maintain the established revenue and guest retention goals set for the nail department.
• Upholds and practices the universal health care protocol and standards of sanitation and sterilization as directed by state/city law and the spa’s policies and procedures when dealing with guests and coworkers.
• Actively promotes spa treatments, retail products, packages, and seasonal promotions.  
• Has complete knowledge and understanding of all services and products while educating guests in these areas.
• Perform prep work and properly clean and restock stations. 
• Attends scheduled departmental meetings, trainings and workshops. 
• Provides services within the scope of practice of profession as defined by the state/city/ local law, and in accordance with applicable regional laws and regulations.
• Performs gel manicures.  

Qualifications and Skills

Job Requirements

• Must have an applicable state license to perform services.
• Must have received nail training from an accredited/approved nail school.
• 12 to 18 months preferred experience working in a high-end resort or urban day spa environment.
• Must be available to work varying shifts such as: nights, weekends, and holidays. 

Technical or Administrative Knowledge

• Thoroughly educated and understands the anatomy of the body and the effects of the specific techniques utilized in order to determine whether such application is contraindicated and/or to determine the most beneficial services to recommend to a given individual.
• Possess excellent communication skills and provide legible and articulate communication.
• Skilled at nail art a plus. 
• Computer literate.

Behavioral Competencies

• Must possess a cooperative and positive attitude, exercising reason.
• Exercises dependability and willingness to work with schedule flexibility.
• Must be able to interact professionally and with sensitivity to the needs of the guests and co-workers.
• Demonstrate respect, sensitivity, and concern for guests' needs with a professional and pleasant manner.
• Collaboration and partnering – Identifies opportunities and takes action to build relationships between individuals, teams, departments, units, or organizations to help achieve business goals.        

Benefits and Perks

A competitive benefits package is offered to full-time employees:

• Health, vision, dental insurance
• 401K savings plan
• Paid sick time away from work
• Employee spa service/retail discounts and promotional Friends & Family program