Experienced Nail Technician

Experienced Nail Technician — Full-Time

Ellen’s Spa in downtown New Rochelle is hiring an experienced, service-ready Nail Technician to join our established team. We are a 5.0-rated, woman-owned and Hispanic-owned salon known for quality work, a relaxing atmosphere, and attentive client care.

This is a full-time, in-person role for an experienced professional who can confidently perform appointments independently from day one. Our online booking presence, strong repeat business, walk-in traffic, and wide service menu create opportunities to build a steady schedule.

Schedule and compensation
• Approximately 20–30 hours per week
• Flexible scheduling within salon hours
• Salon hours: 9:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Monday–Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-5:30pm
• Weekend availability is required
• Hourly pay based on experience and technical skill, plus commission and tips

Services you should be confident performing
• Classic and gel manicures and pedicures
• Acrylic full sets, fill-ins, shaping, repairs, and safe removal
• UV gel fills, tips, extensions, overlays, and full sets
• French tips, chrome/cat-eye finishes, and current nail-art techniques
• Natural nail care and consultation
• Proper sanitation, disinfection, and workstation setup between every client

What you’ll do
• Deliver consistent, high-quality services while keeping appointments on time
• Consult with clients, recommend suitable services, and set realistic expectations
• Create a warm, professional experience that encourages repeat bookings
• Maintain clean tools, products, and work areas in accordance with New York sanitation standards
• Document services and manage appointments using our Fresha booking system
• Support the team during busy periods and help maintain an organized, welcoming salon
• Stay current on products, techniques, trends, and safe service practices

Required qualifications
• At least 2 years of recent professional salon experience preferred
• Strong acrylic and UV gel skills; gel manicure and pedicure proficiency required
• Portfolio or professional social media showing recent work
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and professional communication
• Comfortable serving a diverse clientele and working in a collaborative spa environment
• Able to work selected evenings and weekends

What we offer
• Established client demand and active online booking through Fresha
• Modern, relaxing salon with a broad service menu
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to grow repeat clientele
• Convenient downtown New Rochelle location near public transportation
• A highly rated workplace focused on quality, comfort, and client satisfaction

Ellen’s Spa is an equal opportunity employer. If you are a dependable, licensed nail professional who takes pride in clean technique, beautiful results, and excellent client care, we would love to see your work.

Please apply with your years of experience, availability, and a link to your portfolio or professional social media.

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):
• Please provide a link to a portfolio or professional social media account showing your recent acrylic, UV gel, and nail art work.

Experience:
• professional nail technician: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:
• New York State Nail Specialty or Cosmetology License (Preferred)

Shift availability:
• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person