Therapist - York

GuestHouse Hotels; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run boutique hotel in York is looking for a skilled Spa Therapist to join their wellness team. This role involves delivering various treatments, creating a calming atmosphere for guests, and maintaining high hygiene standards. The ideal candidate has recognized qualifications in massage therapy and a genuine passion for guest care. The position offers competitive pay, paid breaks, and the opportunity to be part of a close-knit team in a stylish hotel environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Extra holiday day for your birthday

Paid breaks

Free meal on shift

Discounts for family and friends at hotels/restaurants/spas

Qualifications

• Recognised qualifications in massage therapy (Level 3 or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a spa or wellness setting.
• A warm, professional manner and a genuine love for guest care.

Responsibilities

• Delivering a range of treatments from massages to facials.
• Creating a peaceful, welcoming environment for guests.
• Advising guests on treatments and products.

Skills

Massage therapy proficiency

Guest care skills

Professional demeanor

Sense of humor

Education

Recognised qualifications in massage therapy (Level 3 or equivalent)

Job description

Hello York Now recruiting for a Spa Therapist at the Spa at No.1 York. Do you have healing hands and a passion for pampering? Can you deliver tranquility with a smile and a perfectly folded towel? If so, wed love to welcome you to our wellness dream team. Here at the Spa at No.1 York, were a small but stylish, family‑run boutique hotel, and were looking for a Spa Therapist whos equal parts skilled, serene, and sensational at making guests feel like royalty (or at least like theyve stepped out of a medieval spa retreat). While we welcome all applications, please note that this role is dedicated to wellness treatments rather than beauty treatments. Please note this role is for 32 hours per week - including weekends.

What You’ll be Doing

• Delivering a range of treatments from massages to facials with expert care and a calming touch.
• Creating a peaceful, welcoming environment that guests never want to leave.
• Advising guests on treatments, products, and post‑spa bliss.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and serenity.
• Working closely with the spa and hotel teams to ensure a seamless guest experience.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualifications in massage therapy (Level 3 or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a spa or wellness setting.
• A warm, professional manner and a genuine love for guest care.
• A sense of humour and a love for Yorks rich heritage from Roman baths to Viking saunas (probably).
• Reliability, discretion, and a passion for wellness.

If your aspiration is to work for a company that understands you and trusts your instincts when it comes to hospitality and youve been looking for this kind of role for a while. Guess what, weve been looking for you too! Whats in it for you!

Benefits

• Work in a stylish, intimate hotel that feels more like a home than a group of hotels.
• Be part of a small, close-knit team where your ideas matter.
• Competitive pay, and plenty of guest‑powered stories.
• An extra holiday day for your birthday.
• All breaks are paid.
• No conveyor‑belt style treatments here, youll get a break between each treatment to relax and set up for your next guest.
• Our team have their own team room - with their own pantry full of food, to use whenever they like. Grab a snack! Plus, get a free meal on shift.
• You can stay/dine with your family and friends in any of our hotels/restaurants/spas at a great discount.
• The satisfaction of turning a city break into a cherished memory.