Job Title: Spa Director
Department: Spa Operations
Reports to: Regional Manager
Job Type: Exempt
Forbes experience preferred, Luxury experience required.Compensation: Base Salary + BonusJob Summary: The
Spa Director is responsible for the overall operation, leadership, and profitability of the spa and wellness facility. This includes overseeing day-to-day operations, team leadership, guest satisfaction, service standards, budgeting, marketing, and business development. The Spa Director ensures a high-quality experience for guests while maintaining a motivated, professional, and service-focused team.
Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Operations:- Manage all aspects of spa operations including scheduling, treatment protocols, retail sales, guest experience, and cleanliness standards.
- Lead, hire, train, and develop a team of therapists, front desk staff, and spa attendants.
- Ensure all services meet or exceed industry standards and client expectations.
- Maintain inventory of products, supplies, and equipment; manage purchasing and vendor relationships.
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
- Ensure we are in compliance of all permits/licensing of location
- Ensure your massage therapists licenses are up-to-date
Financial Management:- Develop and manage the annual spa budget including revenue targets, expense control, and profitability.
- Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly financial performance; take corrective action as needed to meet goals.
- Analyze service and retail sales to develop pricing strategies, promotions, and upselling initiatives.
Guest Experience & Service Standards:- Uphold and elevate the guest experience through service excellence, consistency, and personalized offerings.
- Handle guest feedback and resolve issues in a timely, professional manner.
- Oversee guest satisfaction metrics and implement service improvement plans as needed.
Strategic Planning & Marketing:- Develop and implement marketing campaigns, seasonal promotions, and special events to drive business.
- Collaborate with hotel/resort marketing teams (if applicable) to align branding and increase visibility.
- Identify trends and new opportunities in spa and wellness services.
Qualifications:Education & Experience:- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business, or related field preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in spa, wellness, or hospitality operations.
- Proven track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering strong financial results.
Skills & Competencies:- Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
- Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and P&L.
- Proficiency in spa booking and POS systems (e.g., Mindbody, Booker, SpaSoft).
- Knowledge of spa modalities, wellness trends, and retail merchandising.
Physical Requirements:- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to perform physical work including bending, lifting, and repetitive hand and arm movements.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment:- Work is performed in a spa, clinic, or wellness center environment with occasional exposure to oils, lotions, and low lighting.
- Require evening, weekend, and holiday hours depending on client scheduling.
Essential FunctionSeldomOccasionallyFrequentlyStationary Position -- Sitting or Standing
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Active Position -- Walking, jogging, running
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Use of hands/fingers -- Operate, Use, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position, Prepare, activate
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Climb/Balance -- Stairs, ladders, ropes, equipment, beams
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Stoop/kneel/crouch or crawl -- Position self, move
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Talk/hear -- communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, exchange information
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See -- Detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, assess
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Carry weight, lift -- Move, transport, position, put, install, remove -- 50 lbs or less
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Carry weight, lift -- Move, transport, position, put, install, remove -- 50 lbs or more
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Exposure to -- Exposed, work around, chemicals, odors, smells, noise, indoors or outdoors, heat, cool.
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