Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts

Director, Spa & Wellness

Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts$100K — $120K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in leadership roles within luxury spa environments, ideally at a Director level.
  • Strong passion for wellness and creating memorable guest experiences.
  • Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop diverse teams in a high-performative environment.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills for effective cross-department collaboration.
  • Deep understanding of luxury wellness trends and service excellence standards.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily Spa and Fitness Center operations, ensuring exceptional service standards.
  • Manage staffing and scheduling while resolving guest concerns effectively.
  • Develop and execute departmental budgets to optimize revenue and manage expenses.
  • Collaborate closely with other departments to enhance overall guest experience.
  • Drive personalized wellness experiences by continuously evaluating services and standards.
  • Lead and mentor Spa team members to foster a culture of development and performance management.
  • Motivate and empower team members to meet and exceed service expectations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K with employer matching from day 30.
  • Flexible time off plans starting from date of hire.
  • Cohesive team environment promoting inclusivity.
  • Discounted and complimentary hotel stays globally.
  • Focus on employee wellbeing and mental health initiatives.
  • Recognition and promotion of workplace diversity.
  • Complimentary meals and beverages for employees.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
Full Job Description
About the location:
An urban oasis along the Mississippi. Embrace the pioneering spirit of St. Louis and come explore with us. Our resort-style hotel is set along the banks of the fabled Mississippi River in the heart of downtown's entertainment district, just steps away from our most recognizable landmark: the shimmering Gateway Arch. Take in the epic views from a private poolside cabana on our Sky Terrace, from a table filled with sharable plates at Cinder House, or from the floor-to-ceiling windows in the comfort of your very own room.

About the role:

The Director of Spa and Wellness serves as the strategic and operational leader of the Spa and Fitness Center, overseeing all aspects of the department while continuously striving to enhance both guest and employee satisfaction. Working in close partnership with the hotel leadership team and cross-functional departments, this individual plays a critical role in elevating the property's wellness offerings, driving departmental performance, and ensuring that every guest experience reflects the exceptional standards and values of the Four Seasons brand. The Director of Spa & Wellness is responsible for fostering a culture that embodies Four Seasons' core values, maintaining established service and operational standards, and ensuring the highest levels of professionalism throughout the spa and fitness operations. This position reports directly to the General Manager.

What you will do:
  • Leadership: Oversee the daily operations of the Spa and Fitness Center, ensuring exceptional service, operational efficiency, and achievement of departmental goals
  • Operations Management: Manage staffing, scheduling, and daily operations while ensuring clear communication, timely resolution of guest concerns, and seamless execution of special requests and services
  • Financial Management: Develop and execute departmental budgets, forecasts, and strategic initiatives to support business objectives, optimize revenue, control expenses, and maximize profitability
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Marketing, Sales, Revenue Management, Housekeeping, Engineering, and other departments to enhance the guest experience, support business initiatives, and achieve organizational objectives
  • Guest Experience: Drive the delivery of personalized, innovative, and luxury wellness experiences through continuous evaluation of treatments, products, services, and operational standards
  • Team Leadership & Development: Lead, coach, and develop Spa team members through effective training, mentoring, performance management, succession planning, and career development opportunities
  • Communication & Team Engagement: Foster a positive and high-performing team culture by motivating, empowering, and holding team members accountable to consistently meet and exceed service and performance standards


What you bring:
  • Ability to manage operational priorities while maintaining attention to detail and high standards.
  • Passion for wellness, hospitality, innovation, and creating memorable guest experiences.
  • Strong ability to lead, coach, and develop diverse teams while creating a positive and engaging work environment.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
  • Strong understanding of luxury wellness trends, guest expectations, and service excellence.
  • Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a luxury, upscale, or full-service spa environment, preferably in a Director-level or comparable management role.


What we offer:

Four Seasons believes in offering the best to the best when it comes to employee benefits!

*Lucrative salary!

*Excellent benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K with employer matching all starting at 30 days!

*Time off plans starting at day of hire!

*An opportunity to be a part of a cohesive team in an inclusive work environment!

*Complimentary and discounted hotel stays around the world!

*Wellbeing and mental health initiatives and focused company!

*Embracement and promotion of diversity in our workplace!

*Complimentary employee meals and beverages!

*Tuition reimbursement!

Learn more about what it is like to work at Four Seasons-visit us:

https://www.fourseasons.com/stlouis/
https://www.fourseasons.com/careers/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/four-seasons-hotels-and-resorts
https://www.facebook.com/FourSeasonsJobs
https://twitter.com/FourSeasonsJobs

About Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hotel and resort company that was founded in 1960 by Isadore Sharp. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, and operates more than 100 hotels and resorts in over 40 countries. Four Seasons is known for its high-end amenities and personalized service, and has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades. The company is privately held and has been owned by Cascade Investment, a company controlled by Bill Gates, since 2007.
Learn more about Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
Size
45,000 employees
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Founded
1993

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