Nail Technician

Overview $15 per hour, plus commission and gratuity. History and spectacular landscapes come together, at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Celebrated landmarks, including Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and the University of Virginia, are clustered here among swathes of the East Coast's most beautiful scenery. The region is also home to over 25 wineries, breweries and cideries. This is the setting for Keswick Hall, an impressive 80-room luxury boutique hotel nestled on 600 acres which recently re-opened in 2021 after renovations. Home to the prestigious Keswick Golf Club, Marigold Restaurant, by Jean-Georges, a new luxury spa and sports and aquatics center. The Nail Technician is responsible for providing exceptional guest interactions while offering a full range of nail services in a luxury environment. Keswick offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide all nail treatments as outlined in the Keswick Hall Spa protocol manual. Explain and promote all spa and resort facilities, services and activities to guests, members and staff. Develop, implement and reinforce spa treatment protocols, ensuring the protocol handbook is up to date and accurate. Ensure all equipment is functioning properly and make recommendations for maintenance. Report any needed repairs to Spa Supervisor/Director. Keep work area clean and neat at all times. Greet guests and escort them to the salon area. Upon completion of service, escort guest to the next appointment, relaxation area, locker room, etc. Arrive 30 minutes before scheduled shift unless treatment requires earlier arrival time. Return punctually form breaks and meal periods. Maintain helpful, cooperative relationships with co-workers. Stock treatment area before, during and after each shift. Strictly adhere to sanitation and safety guidelines, cleaning and disinfecting all required items used in the treatment before shift ends. Participate in and support hotel and company efforts towards sustainability and environmental initiatives. Maintain accurate information regarding guest history and preferences for profile input. Ability to participate in a conversation for lengths of time without talking about self. Ability to maintain confidentiality with all guests and hotel information. Ability to work in an environment infused with a variety of scents. Perform other duties as directed, developed or assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Required: Current and active Nail Technician or Cosmetology License from the State of Virginia. 2-4 years of experience as a Nail Technician Ability to learn, remember and perform all nail treatments as outlined in the therapist protocol manual. Ability to work weekends and holidays, as needed. Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate in English with guests, co-workers and management, both orally and in writing using correct spelling and grammar, in person and on the phone. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Frequent need to perform the following physical activities: reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, and twisting. Position requires standing for long periods of time and endurance to perform 6 hours of spa services per day. Able to pick up, transport & set up equipment in other locations in the spa. Regularly lift and/or move 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 25 pounds. Constant need to perform grasping, turning, finger dexterity for feeling and fingering objects. Vision requirements: regular need to see small print. Frequent need to see small details and things clearly beyond arm’s reach. Hearing requirements: constant need to converse with staff and guests. Ability to hear fire alarms and emergency equipment. In addition, we offer a robust benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability; a competitive PTO offering, as well as 401(k).