Martha’s is a brand new social salon deigned to be somewhere people genuinely want to spend time. Set in a beautifully designed space, Martha’s brings together high-quality manicures and pedicures with a considered day-to-night drinks programme of natural wine, great coffee, matcha and cold brew.
This is a brand-new concept from the team behind a proven hospitality business, now stepping into the leisure space. We are now building our founding team and looking for talented Nail Technicians who want to grow with an exciting new concept from the very beginning.
This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with the founders and help bring the brand to life - shaping the culture, team and guest experience from day one.
The Role
As a Nail Technician at Martha’s, you will deliver consistently high-quality treatments while creating a warm, attentive and personalised experience for every guest.
You will take the time to understand each client’s lifestyle, preferences and nail goals before recommending the most suitable treatment. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about nail health, beautiful results and providing exceptional service within a modern, luxury environment.
Depending on your experience and technical ability, you may perform services including traditional polish, gel manicures and pedicures, builder gel overlays, removals and nail art.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver manicures and pedicures to Martha’s treatment protocols and brand standards.
- Perform traditional polish, gel polish and builder gel services according to your assessed technical level.
- Conduct detailed client consultations covering nail condition, lifestyle, desired results and treatment suitability.
- Provide professional treatment and aftercare recommendations.
- Create consistently clean, precise and beautifully finished results.
- Maintain excellent hygiene, sanitation and infection-control standards.
- Prepare, clean and reset treatment stations between every client.
- Maintain accurate client records, including relevant allergies, sensitivities and treatment notes.
- Identify contraindications
- Build genuine relationships with clients and support client retention.
- Deliver a warm and attentive hospitality-led experience throughout each appointment.
- Recommend relevant treatments, upgrades, aftercare and retail products without using a pressurised sales approach.
- Manage treatment timings while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
- Support daily opening, closing and general salon duties
- Participate in training, assessments and ongoing professional development.
- Work collaboratively with the wider salon and hospitality team.
- Represent Martha’s professionally and contribute positively to the team culture.
- Support launch events, member experiences and other brand activities when required.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds a recognised Level 2 or Level 3 nail qualification, or an equivalent professional qualification.
- Has professional salon experience delivering nail treatments.
- Demonstrates confident preparation, cuticle work, shaping and polish application.
- Has strong knowledge of natural nail health and safe product application.
- Understands professional hygiene, sanitation and contraindication procedures.
- Takes pride in clean, detailed and consistent work.
- Is confident consulting with clients and recommending appropriate services.
- Has excellent communication and customer-service skills.
- Is warm, polished, dependable and professional.
- Can work efficiently without compromising the quality of the treatment.
- Is comfortable working within a fast-paced, social and hospitality-led environment.
- Is available to work a flexible rota, including evenings, weekends and peak trading periods.
- Is excited by the opportunity to join a new business and help shape its culture from launch.
Why Join Martha’s
- The opportunity to join Martha’s founding team and be a part of something from the beginning.
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience and technical level.
- A clear technical-level and career-progression structure.
- Structured onboarding and practical training.
- Continued coaching and professional development.
- The opportunity to expand your treatment and nail-art capabilities.
- A premium working environment in the heart of King’s Cross.
- High-quality professional products, equipment and treatment protocols.
- Staff benefits and service discounts.
- The opportunity to grow alongside an ambitious new beauty and hospitality brand.
- A supportive, collaborative and standards-led working culture.
We welcome applications from both experienced Nail Technicians and developing professionals who have strong foundations, exceptional attention to detail and a genuine desire to grow.
Join us in creating a new standard for nail care, hospitality and social beauty in London.
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- Experience
- Not required
- Employment
- Part-time
- Salary
- £13.5 – £14.5 hourly
Social Nail Salon • 1-10 Employees
Hiring on JOB TODAY since May, 2026
Martha's is a brand-new kind of social salon - and we’re opening our doors soon. Born to shake up the traditional nail salon experience, Martha’s puts atmosphere, personality and experience first. It’s a place to linger, catch up, and enjoy
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