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Nail Technician
Salary To be discussed
Schedule Full Time
Experience Minimum 1 year of experience
Location 2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA
Category Hotel
Cuisine Washington DC

Nail Technician


Description
The Hotel

Step inside a legendary revival at The Watergate Hotel, a luxurious urban resort located along the banks of the Potomac River. Here modern design blends with a storied past to redefine luxury. A place where travel and business are occasions worth celebrating, attention to every detail is the standard, and intrigue can be found just beyond every curve.



Location

The Watergate Hotel is centrally located in Washington, D.C., a city of political power, prestige, and elegance is culturally rich with theaters, museums, architectural splendors and unforgettable national memorials. The Watergate Hotel is situated within walking distance of the best the city has to offer.



Strategic Intent

Responsible for cleaning, filing, trimming, shaping, and applying nail polish to a client's nails. Provides consultation, takes off polish, prepares nails, and applies fresh polish.



Organizational Structure

REPORTS TO: Director of Spa and Health Club



General Duties and Responsibilities

•Clean, trim, and paint nails in a nail salon or spa.


•Use emery boards, clippers, and scissors to file, trim, and shape nails into requested shape.


•Perform initial consultation to ascertain client's wants and needs.


•Determine if infection or breakdown of skin exists.


•Soak nails in soap or solution.


•Wipe off old polish.


•Apply softening gel to cuticles.


•Push back cuticles with stick and trim if needed.


•Apply fake nails, colorful designs, or french manicures.


•Sell nail care products and colors.


•Shape nails carefully and trim ragged edges.


•Apply top, bottom, and finishing coats.


•Dry nails to clients' satisfaction.


•Ensure each nail is dry and problems are fixed before client leaves salon.


•Soak all instruments and disinfect properly.


•Apply acrylic or gel nails.


•Pull off acrylic and help repair damaged nails.


•Buff and polish nails.


•Give hand massages and paraffin treatments.


•Rub lotion over hands and arms.


•Offer pedicures to clients who wish to get their toes trimmed and polished.


•Perform hot oil treatments.


•Sanitize pedicure tubs and manicure station.






Experience and Requirements

Knowledge and skill as required of certification for nail technician. Maintain a clean and sterile environment. Sterilization and organization of equipment following safety standards.
Must hold and maintain the appropriate state cosmetology / nail technician license
Minimum of six months – one year spa experience.

85% sitting- also includes standing, walking, kneeling, crouching. Frequent washing of hands and wear of gloves. Prolonged standing dependent on treatments. Manual dexterity and arm steadiness are vital to perform treatments.
The Hotel

Step inside a legendary revival at The Watergate Hotel, a luxurious urban resort located along the banks of the Potomac River. Here modern design blends with a storied past to redefine luxury. A place where travel and business are occasions worth celebrating, attention to every detail is the standard, and intrigue can be found just beyond every curve.



Location

The Watergate Hotel is centrally located in Washington, D.C., a city of political power, prestige, and elegance is culturally rich with theaters, museums, architectural splendors and unforgettable national memorials. The Watergate Hotel is situated within walking distance of the best the city has to offer.



Strategic Intent

Responsible for cleaning, filing, trimming, shaping, and applying nail polish to a client's nails. Provides consultation, takes off polish, prepares nails, and applies fresh polish.



Organizational Structure

REPORTS TO: Director of Spa and Health Club



General Duties and Responsibilities

•Clean, trim, and paint nails in a nail salon or spa.


•Use emery boards, clippers, and scissors to file, trim, and shape nails into requested shape.


•Perform initial consultation to ascertain client's wants and needs.


•Determine if infection or breakdown of skin exists.


•Soak nails in soap or solution.


•Wipe off old polish.


•Apply softening gel to cuticles.


•Push back cuticles with stick and trim if needed.


•Apply fake nails, colorful designs, or french manicures.


•Sell nail care products and colors.


•Shape nails carefully and trim ragged edges.


•Apply top, bottom, and finishing coats.


•Dry nails to clients' satisfaction.


•Ensure each nail is dry and problems are fixed before client leaves salon.


•Soak all instruments and disinfect properly.


•Apply acrylic or gel nails.


•Pull off acrylic and help repair damaged nails.


•Buff and polish nails.


•Give hand massages and paraffin treatments.


•Rub lotion over hands and arms.


•Offer pedicures to clients who wish to get their toes trimmed and polished.


•Perform hot oil treatments.


•Sanitize pedicure tubs and manicure station.






Experience and Requirements

Knowledge and skill as required of certification for nail technician. Maintain a clean and sterile environment. Sterilization and organization of equipment following safety standards.
Must hold and maintain the appropriate state cosmetology / nail technician license
Minimum of six months – one year spa experience.

85% sitting- also includes standing, walking, kneeling, crouching. Frequent washing of hands and wear of gloves. Prolonged standing dependent on treatments. Manual dexterity and arm steadiness are vital to perform treatments.

Details
Salary To be discussed
Schedule Full Time
Experience Minimum 1 year of experience
Location 2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA
Category Hotel
Cuisine Washington DC

Skills
Fluent in English
By applying you confirm you have these skills.


2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA