Wellness Experience Director

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Kuwait City is seeking a Strategic Wellness Leader for a full-time on-site role to design and implement a property-specific wellness strategy aligned with brand standards and to weave wellness into F&B, housekeeping, spa, recreation and guest rooms.

The role involves supervising fitness trainers and wellness staff, collaborating with the Spa Manager and Executive Chef to deliver signature wellness journeys and to develop engaging programs for guests and staff alike.

Qualifications

• Develop and implement a property-specific wellness strategy in alignment with brand standards.
• Design wellness experiences that integrate physical, mental, emotional, and environmental well-being.
• Lead cross-departmental coordination to embed wellness touchpoints into F&B, housekeeping, spa, recreation, and guest rooms.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage a schedule of wellness activities (e.g., yoga classes, mindfulness sessions, nature walks, sleep programs, detox packages).
• Partner with spa and fitness teams to deliver signature wellness journeys for guests.
• Introduce and oversee special events such as wellness retreats, fitness pop-ups, and seasonal lifestyle campaigns.
• Incorporate sustainable and local elements into programming (e.g., farm-to-table, herbal treatments, eco-hikes).
• Supervise fitness trainers, wellness coaches, and external practitioners (yoga instructors, nutritionists, etc.).
• Work closely with the Spa Manager, Executive Chef, and Rooms Division to align goals and ensure a holistic guest experience.
• Provide wellness training and lifestyle workshops for both guests and staff.

Job description

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Kuwait City is seeking a Strategic Wellness Leader for a full-time on-site role to design and implement a property-specific wellness strategy aligned with brand standards and to weave wellness into F&B, housekeeping, spa, recreation and guest rooms.

The role involves supervising fitness trainers and wellness staff, collaborating with the Spa Manager and Executive Chef to deliver signature wellness journeys and to develop engaging programs for guests and staff alike.