Spa Manager

Anantara Hotels & Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Anantara Downtown Dubai is seeking a Spa Manager to lead the Anantara Spa International unit. The role focuses on driving sustainable growth through performance analysis, partner relationships, and delivering a premium guest experience within a luxury hotel setting.

The position demands a strong background in spa operations, financial acumen, and team development to maintain brand integrity and exceed guest expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 3 years of experience as Spa Manager in a 5-star spa.
• Spa therapy knowledge and presentation skills required.
• Keen on P&L and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure spa operates to agreed standards.
• Maintain maximum spa profitability.
• Nurture relationships with business partners for mutual benefit.
• Reinforce Anantara Spa brand integrity in all interactions.
• Develop and challenge spa team members to maximize potential.
• Schedule spa capacity (facilities, therapists) for maximum utilization.

Skills

Spa therapy knowledge

Presentation skills

P&L awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Location

Anantara Downtown Dubai

Anantara Hotels & Resorts is a global luxury hotel and resort brand rooted in Thai culture, with an intrinsic sense of authentic hospitality. Inspired by the Sanskrit word meaning ‘without end’, our spirit embodies freedom, movement, and harmony. We believe every journey should leave a lasting impression — for our guests and for our people.

Founded in 2001 in Thailand, we have since expanded across the world, welcoming guests in some of the world’s most captivating locales — from pristine beaches and private islands to ancient sites and vibrant metropolises. If you are driven by a passion for generosity, warmth and heartfelt hospitality, Anantara offers a career without limits.

Job Purpose

The Spa Manager leads the Anantara Spa International unit to achieve sustainable growth through analysis of business performance, generate demand, develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with business partners, guests and team members

Job Responsibilities

The spa is consistently operating to agreed standards.

The spa operates with maximum profitability.

Relationships with all business partners are maintained and nurtured to mutual benefit.

The Anantara spa brand integrity is reinforced within all interactions of all employees.

Spa team membersare continually developed and challenged to maximize their potential.

The spa benefits from high capture rates through self generated demand.

Spa Operation:

the guest experience is consistent

1.2 Spa special touches and guest interactions are continuously reviewed and refined to elevate the overall guest experience.

whenever they do not meet the required standards.

1.3 All materials and supplies needed to operate to the required standards are available without interruption.

1.4 The Spa’s operational and financial figures are reported punctually and accurately.

1.5 The spa generates sufficient client feedback to provide relevant and reliable guest satisfaction data.

1.6 The Spa’s operations manual is frequently reviewed and updated. All aspects of manuals are implemented and monitored.

1.7 Regular communication in the form of conference calls, meetings and workshops with relevant personnel are in place.

Business unit performance with maximum profitability.

2.1 All business has an annual budget and follows up on their business performance against the budget a regular basis.

2.2 All unit managers analyze their P&L statements and take appropriate action to positively impact on their results.

2.3 National and local promotions are developed and implemented and monitored to enhance revenue.

2.4 Spa capacity (Facilities, therapists) are scheduled to achieve maximum utilization.

2.5 All spas realize sales potential through effective visual merchandising and appropriate training activities.

2.6 All products and treatments are priced to sell and are in relation to each spa’s client base.

Relationships with all business partners in are maintained and nurtured to mutual benefit.

3.1 Each business partner is pro-actively contacted and if appropriate met regularly to ensure their satisfaction and concerns can be handled effectively.

3.2 Spa Managers attends relevant regular host hotel meetings to ensure the spa is integrated in the day-to-day as well as medium planning of the hotel operation.

3.3 Spa Managers liaise regularly with the relevant host hotel departments to maximize capture rates.

3.4 Suppliers view Anantara Spa as a fair business partner. Doing business with Anantara Spa is a win-win proportion.

3.5 Business associations seek Anantara Spa participation and involvement in their activities.

The Anantara Spa Brand integrity is reinforced within all interactions and business units.

4.1 The Anantara Spa Core Values are reflected in the way all Anantara Spa employees conduct themselves.

4.2 All existing and future facilities, products and treatments reflect the core values.

4.3 Annual business plans following the company standard are prepared for the whole company and each spa outlining their business strategies for the coming 12 months.

4.4 Guest feedback, industry trends and competitor research is analyzed shared on a regular basis with the Executive Committee.

4.5 Brand positioning research is to be implemented and maintained.

Anantara Spa employees are continually developed and challenged to maximize their potential.

5.1 All employment decisions follow the Anantara Spa recruitment guidelines.

5.2 Spa Managers and Assistant Spa Operation managers have access to career development and guidance.

5.3 Spa Managers and Assistant Spa Operation managers performance is closely monitored.

guidance and coaching is provided pro-actively on a regular basis.

5.4 An effective succession planning and mentoring scheme is in place to support individual growth and company expansion.

To have a complete understanding of and adhere to the company’s policy and procedures

To have a complete understanding of and adhere to the company’s policy related to fire, hygiene, health, and safety

To report for duty punctually and wear the correct uniform with the name badge at all time

To carry out the other duties as assigned by the management team

To establish good relationship and rapport with guests and colleagues

To ensure the cleanliness and hygiene in work areas

Job Specification

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• At Least 3 years experience as Spa Manager in 5 stars spa
• Spa therapy knowledge, presentation skill
• Keen on P&L