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Athens, GA · On-site

$9.50/hr

Train under one of our experienced nail techs and receive world class nail education. Learn from the best without having to pay tuition! * Hourly Pay: Earn a guaranteed hourly wage while you are ...

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Nail Apprentice

Athens, GA · On-site

$9.50/hr

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Nail Apprentice

Athens, GA • On-site

Frenchies
Fitness and Sports Centers • 11 - 50 employees
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$9.50/hr

Full-time

PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Benefits:
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Employee discounts
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development

Benefits/Perks
  • Education: Train under one of our experienced nail techs and receive world class nail education. Learn from the best without having to pay tuition!
  • Hourly Pay: Earn a guaranteed hourly wage while you are training of $9.50 (plus tips and bonuses).
  • Supplies Provided: No longer do you have to spend your hard-earned money on supplies. Frenchies provides all of your supplies with high-quality products.
  • Team Bonuses: Each month, the team works together to hit goals and earn more money!
  • Tips: Nail Technicians receive 100% of their tips.
  • Clean: Did we mention a clean and healthy environment? We take immense pride in our cleanliness and go above and beyond state standards in sanitation. Speaking of clean, the air is clean because we don't provide acrylic services. We know this is a harsh chemical for our team to work with daily, and we want to ensure Nail Technicians are in a healthy working environment.
  • Continued Education and Training: We believe training does not stop when school stops. At Frenchies, you'll receive continued skill training in an ever-changing industry.

Save thousands in tuition, make money, have fun and have opportunities for advancement!
Company Overview
Frenchies is not your typical nail salon. Frenchies is a clean, modern, and engaging nail salon providing exceptional services for guests. At Frenchies, Nail Technicians are equipped with top-notch products because we value health. The top-notch products in use at Frenchies are not only beneficial and healthy for guests, but they are also healthy for nail specialists to use day in and day out! In addition to health, we value FUN. You'll find a team of nail technicians that have fun doing what they love in an environment that they love. If you are a licensed nail technician or cosmetologist that has a passion for nail care - we would love to meet you!
Responsibilities
  • Complete the theory portion of training outside the studio
  • Learn from master technician and team
  • Perform manicure and pedicure services
  • Assist team in maintaining the cleanliness of the salon
  • Always serve guests throughout the salon
  • Contribute to team goals

Qualifications
  • Must be 17 years old
  • High school diploma or GED or pursuing either
  • Highly motivated
  • Passion for nails
  • Fantastic people skills

Compensation: $9.50 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Nail smarts and good vibes wanted
Frenchies is not your typical nail salon. Frenchies is a clean, modern, and engaging nail salon providing exceptional services for guests. When you visit a Frenchies you'll find friendly professionals, a fun vibe, and a super clean inviting space that gives you all the good feels.
The perfect nail salon is hard to find-spas are often overpriced; express salons sacrifice quality for speed. Now, there's Frenchies Modern Nail Care, a brand-new concept taking nail care to the next level. Frenchies is an affordable nails-only studio that is natural, exceptionally clean, and most of all, focused on guest and team health. We pride ourselves on superior cleanliness, and don't do acrylic nails or use jetted tubs-both possible health hazards. Frenchies takes clean to the next level by using sanitation and sterilization techniques that go beyond industry standards and regulations to guarantee a clean, fresh, comfortable guest experience that's also kind to the environment
At Frenchies, Nail Technicians are equipped with top-notch products because we value health. These top-notch products in use at Frenchies are not only beneficial and healthy for guests, but they are also healthy for nail specialists to use day in and day out! In addition to health, we value FUN. You'll find a team that has fun doing what they love in an environment that they love. If you are a licensed nail technician or cosmetologist that has a passion for nail care - we would love to meet you!
At Frenchies, you'll love your work, and we'll love you right back.

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