POSITION SUMMARY:

The Spa Therapist administers professional massage, body treatments, facials, waxing, and nail services to our clients. They must have a thorough knowledge of numerous massage modalities, possess a general understanding of body treatments and be willing to learn spa specific massage, body treatment and salon offerings

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide individualized bodywork treatments/ skin treatments that meet the customers’ needs and expectations
  • Obtain the basic medical history for a customer, assesses any problems or conditions, and suggest appropriate therapy based on current health of customer.
  • Have a full knowledge of menu and services offered by the spa
  • Cross sell other services offered both the spa and the hotel
  • Meet set Revenue targets
  • Know where to get information to better assist customers
  • Ensure customers feel welcome when they arrive for their appointments
  • Maintain spa appearance and cleanliness
  • Uphold the standards of sanitation and sterilization as directed by law and the spa’s policies and procedures
  • Stock and maintain treatments rooms, facial rooms, hydrotherapy room , pedicure and manicure area according to standard operating procedures
  • Prepare for customer arrival locker room, treatment area.
  • Promote and up-sell products and services
  • Ensure that a high standard of service is maintained throughout the spa
  • Assists Spa in activities such as staff meetings, promotions, housekeeping duties
  • Assists with folding and storing of all linens used in treatment rooms and locker rooms
  • Arrives fifteen (15) minutes prior to scheduled work time
  • Maintains and increases knowledge of bodywork treatments by attending in-house instruction, and education/training classes
  • Assist in all areas of spa operation as requested by management.
  • Communicate to management any and all occurrences involving staff or guests in the spa that require attention.
  • Responsible for knowing all Serenity Spa Standard of operating procedure both in the different spa treatments provided.
  • Have a good knowledge of the island culture and history which they can share with the customers e.g. things to do and see that can add to their vacation experience
  • Develop ability to work without constant direct supervision
  • Maintain a positive attitude and contribute toward a quality work environment
  • Have knowledge of the different activities offered by the hotel or where to find it so that they can better assist the guest
  • Report all maintenance issues of the spa to manager, supervisor or receptionist ensure it is logged
  • Maintain personal hygiene
  • Have a wide knowledge of the wellness industry not limited only to spa and keep up to date with trends in the wellness industry
  • Respect the customer time and space
  • Preparing for the arrival of the customer prior to the customers arrival
  • Becomes familiar with guest names and acknowledges them by name
  • Personalizes guest interactions and anticipates guest requests whenever possible
  • Attends all departmental meetings as scheduled and briefings
  • Provides information about spa\
  • Knows the location, contents of First Aid Kit and fire extinguisher and the emergency contact
  • Adhere to company standards and policies
  • Performs any other duties as requested by management

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

  • Diploma in Spa therapies

Experience:

  • Maintain appropriate certification.
  • Be proficient in various body work techniques and modalities

Required Skills:

  • The ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time
  • Able to learn the product and service knowledge necessary to effectively provide wellness solutions to meet the needs of our clients.
  • Be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
  • Works independently and as part of a team
  • Enjoys working with and helping people
  • The ability to perform under pressure
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Friendly
  • Warm
  • A positive attitude
  • Compassionate
  • Caring
  • Self-motivated
  • A natural smile
  • A welcoming and outgoing personality
  • Peaceful Aura
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English. Fluency in Spanish or French is an asset

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel or, crouch.