Spa Therapist

Spa Elite Recruitment; St Andrews; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury resort in Scotland seeks a Spa Therapist to join their Kohler Waters Spa team. Responsibilities include delivering beauty treatments, maintaining hygiene, and providing exceptional customer service. Candidates should be NVQ Level 3 qualified, ideally with experience in a similar role, but training will be provided. The position offers various contract types, competitive pay, and numerous benefits, including meals and fitness access. Apply now to advance your career in this iconic location.

Benefits

Free meals and drinks

Discounts across the resort

Free access to on-site fitness facilities

Access to mortgage advice

Cycle2Work scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ qualified Therapist with a passion for exceptional customer service.
• Experience within a similar role is ideal but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work well individually and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out beauty treatments to required standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of treatment rooms.
• Liaise with Spa Operations Manager regarding treatments.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Attention to detail

Can-do attitude

Education

Level 3 NVQ qualified

Experience in similar role

Job description

Overview

Old Course Hotel – St Andrews now has an opening for a Spa Therapist to join their team.

At the heart of the world’s greatest golfing destination, the Old Course Hotel is an AA 5 Red star, award-winning resort centred around active wellbeing and indulgent good times.

Part of Kohler Company, the Old Course Hotel is a privately owned resort, priding ourselves on delivering personalised guest experiences to create lasting memories.

Why Join Our Team?

There’s never been a more exciting time to become part of the Old Course Hotel. With a stunning transformation of our Kohler Waters Spa we’re offering an even more elevated and rejuvenating wellness experience.

As we enhance our commitment to five-star service and guest wellbeing, you’ll have the opportunity to help shape unforgettable moments in a beautifully reimagined space. Whether through delivering our signature treatments, sharing expert product knowledge, or creating warm, welcoming guest interactions, your role will be essential in bringing our refreshed vision to life.

We’re proud to be employer of choice – hiring for personality and nurturing potential. With comprehensive training on our treatments, clear pathways for career growth, and a supportive leadership team, you’ll be empowered to thrive at one of Scotland’s most iconic luxury destinations.

About the Role

Our award-winning Kohler Waters Spa is the only one outside the US and creates relaxing and rejuvenating experiences for all of our guests and members. Led by our Kohler Waters Spa Operations Manager, we are looking for Spa Therapists to join our friendly and enthusiastic team.

Qualifications, qualities and experience required:

• Level 3 NVQ qualified Therapist with a passion for exceptional customer service.
• Ideally, you will have experience within a similar role.
• ITEC/BABTAC/CIDESCO; however, these are not essential as full training will be given.
• Having strong attention to detail, the ability to work well as an individual and as part of a team and a can-do attitude are all essential for this role.

Your responsibilities will include;

• Carry out beauty treatments to the required standards ensuring the specific treatment time is adhered to.
• Responsible for maintaining the day-to-day cleanliness and hygiene of all treatment rooms in accordance with Health and Safety legislation.
• To ensure all equipment is fully operational and clean and report any defects to our Spa Operations Manager at any time of the day. To ensure all equipment and utensils are appropriately sterilized.
• Liaising with our Spa Operations Manager and Spa Receptionist re scheduled treatments, changes and additions.
• Keep up to date with developments relating to product ranges and new treatments.
• Attending all relevant training courses
• Assist guest in courteously providing accurate information, staying with guest throughout the treatment and promoting appropriate retail products or additional services
• Providing excellent customer service to all guests, always displaying a high level
• Sharing knowledge of all resort facilities, services and policies.

Hours Available

• Permanent Full Time
• Permanent Part Time
• Casual Contract

Remuneration

• £13.20 per hour + commission on treatments and retail sales
• More information on commission provided upon application

Benefits

• Free meals and drinks in our complimentary staff canteen
• Discounts across the resort including in our restaurants, room rates, pro shop and golf course
• Wider group discounts within Kohler group.
• Free access to our on-site Kohler Waters Fitness including fully equipped gym, 20-metre pool, sauna and hot tub.
• Free access to mortgage advice
• Cycle2Work
• 24/7 access to the Employee Assistance Programme

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Click “Apply for Job” to submit your up-to-date CV. Your application will be sent directly to the team at The Old Course Hotel, who will contact you personally should you be selected to progress to the next stage.

The Old Course Hotel is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no job applicant, employee, or worker is discriminated against on the grounds of protected characteristics.