Spa Manager

The Grand Brighton; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel on the seafront is seeking an experienced Spa Manager to lead the opening of a new spa and gym. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a similar role, strong leadership skills, and a background in hospitality management. Competitive perks include special hotel rates, meals while on duty, and a company bonus scheme. Join a historic hotel that values its staff and offers continuous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Special rates on hotel rooms

Meals whilst on duty

Company bonus scheme

Talent referral scheme

Access to Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance and Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Proven track record as Spa Manager in a comparable setting.
• Experience in launching and overseeing a Spa opening.
• Ability to manage financials and lead a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the launch and management of the Spa.
• Oversee financial management and team leadership.
• Ensure exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Leadership skills

Financial management

Guest experience management

Strategic planning

Marketing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business Management, Spa Management or equivalent experience

Job description

Come and write your Grand story on Brighton’s stunning seafront! To lead The Grand Hotel’s reinvigorated state of the art gym and luxurious Spa, we are looking for a Spa Manager.

The Grand Hotel, Brighton is an iconic hotel in a unique city. After celebrating the hotel’s 160th anniversary and completing a 16.2 million pound refurbishment in 2024, we’re not stopping there! 2025 will see the introduction of a state-of-the-art gym and luxurious spa to elevate the guest experience even further, which is due to be completed in Q2.

The Grand Brighton… we are the name drop everyone wants to make! We are the original palace by the sea. And if we’re not on your bucket list already, you should make some space on it. We’re at the centre of a thousand tales, the location of a million memories and a champion for all things Brighton & Hove. We are fizzing with anticipation and excitement for the next stage of our own journey.

Some of the perks our colleagues enjoy include :

• Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe : get planning that city break you’ve been dreaming of.
• Meals whilst on duty
• Company bonus scheme
• Talent referral scheme : earn yourself a bonus for recommending a friend to join us
• We love to get together and celebrate : we regularly host Thank You Week (your hotel could have anything from ice cream trucks to pizza parties) and every year we get dressed up in our fanciest threads to host our Employee Awards Celebration
• The important stuff : access to the Company Pension Scheme, Life Assurance and Wellbeing Support

What Are We Looking For?

We are looking for someone who an experienced Spa Manager with a proven track record in a comparable setting, with strong leadership skills to launch and oversee the Spa opening. The person will also be responsible for the financial management, team leadership, guest experience, and strategic planning & marketing for the Spa. It is a requirement to have a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business Management, Spa Management or a related field or equivalent experience.

Our story

Set perfectly amidst the city, the iconic Brighton seafront, and the stunning backdrop of the South Downs, The Grand Brighton was officially opened on 21st July 1864 to great fanfare and celebrated as the original ‘Palace By The Sea’. The Grand is part of the Leonardo Hotels Limited Edition collection. Leonardo Hotels operates over 57 hotels across the UK & Ireland, with plans for major expansion over the years; there’s never been a more exciting time to join us!

Why come join us?

We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Once you’re part of the team, you’re part of the Leonardo community. In our business, your hard work and pace is valued so it’s our role to keep you at the top of your game as a Hospitality professional! Our "GROWonline" learning portal ensures you develop the knowledge and skills you need, along with regular coaching and training from your manager. Our regular Learning Bites, "Come Join Us Guest Care" training and Wellness webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top-notch practical training and clear progression you’ll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality!