IHG Hotels & Resorts

Spa Director

IHG Hotels & Resorts  •  Republic of Maldives (Onsite)  •  11 hours ago
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Job Description

As Spa Director I will be responsible for managing and supervising all areas of the spa, including its programs and offering, its services and facilities, and the team. In the role, I will be asked to ensure we achieve excellence in guest satisfaction, in revenue performance, and in operational standards. As a department head, I will lead and manage the spa team, including an Integrated Wellness Practitioners and Spa Manager, therapists, yoga & fitness instructor, estheticians, receptionists, and support staff, providing guidance, training, and support to foster a high-performing and motivated workforce.
I will work closely with the management team and Spa hosts to successfully execute all spa operations. I will help develop strategies to enhance guest satisfaction and retention, implement budgets, forecasts, and financial controls. And I will strive to continually improve guest and hosts satisfaction, retention and maximize the financial performance of the department.
With strong leadership skills, strategic vision, and a passion for wellness, I play a key role in creating a tranquil and rejuvenating environment for guests and hosts alike, delivering high-quality spa services and enhancing the resort reputation as a premier destination for relaxation and wellness.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced spa professional who is looking to combine leadership, commercial strategy, and world-class guest service in one of the premier eco-luxury island retreats in the Indian Ocean.
The duties and responsibilities will include:
  • Keep abreast of industry trends and practices and update knowledge and skills to improve the product and service offering.

  • Focus on the rejuvenation of my department.

  • Wellness offerings, Spa treatments, exercise classes and fitness facilities and equipment will be constantly assessed to remain relevant and in keeping with Six Senses wellness and sustainability practice.

  • Assess and review Wellness amenities, services, products and rates to remain relevant and in keeping with Six Senses wellness and sustainability practices.

  • Focus and review regularly through my physical presence in all areas of property, our rigorous adherence to LQA standards.

  • Lead a team of engaged and experienced hosts to provide the Six Senses exceptional standards of operation and service.

  • Assume full responsibility for the efficient and effective implementation of Wellness throughout the property, working side by side with HOD’s, especially on the offerings in the Spa and Fitness facilities to provide exceptional product and service within brand operating standards.

  • Arrange and conduct workshops and lectures for both hosts and guests on relevant health and wellness topics.

  • Implement, review and maintain documentation, reporting systems, contractual obligations, security and safety protocols, communications, product and service standards.

  • Develop the annual marketing plan and implementation of tactics across publicity, sales, CRM and promotional initiatives to drive sales for products, programs and treatments.

  • Develop a marketing plan designed to promote the spa and wellness offerings to the guests before and during their stay including all the necessary departments to share wellness lead generation and achieve sales goals.

  • Ensure Visiting Experts calendar is in place and to develop spa packages and programs and to adapt spa menu aligning it with company updates, local market and guests’ requirements.

  • Develop an annual budget and business plan for the spa, in conjunction with the Hotel General Manager. To be responsible for the achievement and regular review of the business plan and budget.

  • Provide daily and monthly financial and statistical reports, incorporating justifications of performance, proposals and recommendations to optimize financial performance.

  • Drive and monitor performance through KPIs, linking results with sales and marketing activities.

  • Review the monthly P&L, scrutinizing departmental costs to optimize profit margins without compromising quality.

  • Ensure that spas have spa website updated

  • Monitor and compile accurate sales and marketing statistics and revenue records.

  • A high standard of personal appearance, grooming and hygiene, plus comprehensive knowledge of safety, security and emergency procedures will be maintained by myself and all hosts in line with brand and statutory requirements.

  • Ensure that interaction and communications between departments within the property are clear and effectively maintained to support the smooth running of the property.

  • Ensure that all activities within my department are carried out ethically, honestly and within the parameters of local law.

  • Revise and control that my department’s budget is strictly adhered to and all costs will be continually monitored and controlled to drive profitability, while taking into consideration the preservation of required standards with every decision made.

  • Prepare and submit legally required and confidential documentation related to my department.

  • Attend or conduct the designated meetings and briefings as instructed by the General Manager with a two-way flow of pertinent information and communications.

Qualifications

To execute the position of Spa Director, I have the required qualifications ideally in Wellness/Hotel Management, technical skills and at least five years’ experience in a similar or greater role in luxury wellness, spas and fitness facilities with proven results. I have graduated from a Wellness or Hotel Management program and have studied anatomy and physiology, massage therapy, beauty therapy at either NVQ, ITEC or CIDESCO.

Technology skills include advanced MS Office, Spa Management systems and Outlook platforms, plus I have an excellent command of written and spoken English with some knowledge of the local language and customs. 

I will maintain a thorough understanding of Six Senses in terms of guidelines, rules and regulations, brand and operating standards, facilities and services.

IHG Hotels & Resorts

About IHG Hotels & Resorts

IHG Hotels & Resorts [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.

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Travel & Hospitality
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10,000+ employees
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