Spa Therapist

Minor Hotels; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara in Abu Dhabi seeks a Spa Therapist to provide high-quality massage therapies and body treatments, ensuring guest comfort and a relaxing spa experience.

You will welcome guests, explain treatments, maintain hygiene, keep logs, and participate in demonstrations and training while upholding safety standards and confidentiality. Willingness to live and work in a remote resort location is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; spa therapy certification is an advantage.
• Knowledge of massage techniques, body treatments, and spa therapies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer service and hospitality skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Good physical stamina and dexterity.
• Ability to assess guests’ needs and recommend suitable treatments.
• Knowledge of spa products, wellness therapies, and treatment contraindications.
• Understanding of hygiene, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Willingness to live and work in a remote resort location.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests warmly and provide personalized service in a professional manner.
• Perform massage therapies and body treatments according to established standards and training guidelines.
• Explain spa treatments, their benefits, and available services to guests.
• Maintain the cleanliness, hygiene, and proper functioning of spa equipment and treatment areas.
• Update the therapist logbook and complete assigned administrative tasks within deadlines.
• Participate in spa demonstrations, promotional events, and training programs as required.
• Follow company policies and procedures, including fire safety, hygiene, environmental health, and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Build positive relationships with guests and colleagues while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Report any equipment issues, workplace hazards, incidents, or injuries to the supervisor promptly.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Spa Manager or management team.

Skills

Massage techniques

Customer service

Communication

Hospitality

Stamina

Confidentiality

Safety awareness

Professional appearance

Guest needs assessment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; spa therapy certification is an advantage

Job description

Job Description:

Job Location:

Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara

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.

To provide high-quality massage therapies and body treatments in accordance with the resort’s standards and procedures, ensuring guest satisfaction, comfort, and a relaxing spa experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome guests warmly and provide personalized service in a professional manner.


• Perform massage therapies and body treatments according to established standards and training guidelines.


• Explain spa treatments, their benefits, and available services to guests.


• Maintain the cleanliness, hygiene, and proper functioning of spa equipment and treatment areas.


• Update the therapist logbook and complete assigned administrative tasks within deadlines.


• Participate in spa demonstrations, promotional events, and training programs as required.


• Follow company policies and procedures, including fire safety, hygiene, environmental health, and occupational health and safety requirements.


• Build positive relationships with guests and colleagues while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.


• Report any equipment issues, workplace hazards, incidents, or injuries to the supervisor promptly.


• Perform other duties assigned by the Spa Manager or management team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; spa therapy certification is an advantage.


• Knowledge of massage techniques, body treatments, and spa therapies.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Strong customer service and hospitality skills.


• Professional appearance and demeanor.


• Good physical stamina and dexterity.


• Ability to assess guests’ needs and recommend suitable treatments.


• Knowledge of spa products, wellness therapies, and treatment contraindications.


• Understanding of hygiene, health, and safety standards.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional ethics.


• Willingness to live and work in a remote resort location.

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