Spa Therapist

Tourism Investment Assets - Sole Proprietorship L.L.C; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Minor International, a leading hospitality group, seeks a Spa Therapist for Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara. You will welcome guests, perform massages and body treatments, and explain services to ensure a relaxing spa experience.

Responsibilities include maintaining hygiene, updating logs, and participating in events, while upholding safety standards and confidentiality in a remote resort setting.

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

Body treatments

Spa therapies

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Professional appearance

Stamina and dexterity

Guest needs assessment

Spa products knowledge

Hygiene and safety

Education

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

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.

Minor International is one of the largest hospitality and leisure companies in the Asia Pacific region. Today Minor International has a global presence with hotels and resorts, restaurants and retail shops across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Americas and Australasia. When Passion Meets Growth, Opportunity Sparks. At some point, we all hit a ceiling, and few have the passion or opportunity to break through. At Minor, we've made it our mission to encourage our people to push boundaries in search of opportunity and achieve their fullest potential. When the business grows, so do our people.