Head Therapist

AccorHotels Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 156,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

AccorHotels Middle East is seeking a Spa Supervisor to lead and develop our luxury spa team, ensuring exceptional treatment quality and guest service standards. You will oversee daily spa operations, manage therapist scheduling, inventory, and safety, drive sales and revenue, and collaborate with Front Office, Concierge, and Recreation to maximise guest satisfaction and spa profitability.

A recognised certification or diploma in Spa Therapy is required for this role, with at least 2–3 years in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a supervisory role within a luxury hotel spa.
• Recognised certification or diploma in Spa Therapy, Beauty Therapy, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of spa treatments, retail sales, and daily spa operations.
• Proven leadership, team training, and performance management skills.
• Excellent communication, guest service, and organisational skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to achieve sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and develop spa therapists to ensure exceptional treatment quality and guest service standards.
• Oversee daily spa operations, including therapist scheduling, treatment room preparation, hygiene, and safety standards.
• Monitor treatment and retail sales performance, implement sales strategies, and achieve revenue targets.
• Manage spa inventory, stock control, product displays, and supplier coordination.
• Assist the Spa Manager with recruitment, therapist assessments, performance appraisals, and team development.
• Collaborate with Front Office, Concierge, and Recreation teams to enhance guest experiences, promote spa services, and maximise revenue opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Team training

Communication

Guest service

Sales targets

Spa operations

Education

Diploma in Spa Therapy

Job description

Job description

Company Description

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.

Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.

Job Description

• Supervise, train, and develop spa therapists to ensure exceptional treatment quality and guest service standards.

• Oversee daily spa operations, including therapist scheduling, treatment room preparation, hygiene, and safety standards.

• Monitor treatment and retail sales performance, implement sales strategies, and achieve revenue targets.

• Manage spa inventory, stock control, product displays, and supplier coordination.

• Assist the Spa Manager with recruitment, therapist assessments, performance appraisals, and team development.

• Collaborate with Front Office, Concierge, and Recreation teams to enhance guest experiences, promote spa services, and maximise revenue opportunities.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a supervisory role within a luxury hotel spa.

• Recognised certification or diploma in Spa Therapy, Beauty Therapy, or a related field.

• Strong knowledge of spa treatments, retail sales, and daily spa operations.

• Proven leadership, team training, and performance management skills.

• Excellent communication, guest service, and organisational skills.

• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to achieve sales targets.