Director of Spa and Retail - Temporary Taskforce

Hyatt; Park City (UT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free room nights

Ski pass

Tuition reimbursement

Employee meal during shift

Health insurance

Job summary

Grand Hyatt Deer Valley in Park City, Utah, seeks an experienced Director of Spa & Retail for a temporary taskforce to lead spa and retail operations with a focus on guest experience, brand standards, and financial performance.

The role involves leadership of daily spa and retail activities, oversight of Camp Hyatt programming for young guests, and collaboration across departments to elevate the resort experience.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in spa, wellness, retail, or luxury hospitality operations.
• Strong knowledge of spa treatments, wellness services, retail merchandising, and luxury guest service standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and hands-on leadership for daily spa operations and guest experience, ensuring luxury standards.
• Oversee spa treatments, facilities and service offerings for quality and consistency.
• Lead retail operations, merchandising, inventory, and revenue growth initiatives.
• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment and develop a high-performing team.
• Partner with resort leadership to align spa and retail experiences with the guest journey.

Job description

Director of Spa and Retail - Temporary Taskforce

Grand Hyatt Deer Valley | Park City, Utah

At Grand Hyatt Deer Valley, we are committed to creating exceptional experiences through personalized service, thoughtful amenities, and a genuine commitment to care. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Director of Spa & Retail to lead our spa, and retail operations while delivering the elevated level of service expected at a luxury mountain resort.

The Director of Spa & Retail is responsible for overseeing daily spa and retail operations, driving financial performance, developing a high-performing team, and creating memorable guest experiences. This role also provides leadership and oversight for Camp Hyatt programming, ensuring engaging, safe, and enriching activities for our youngest guests.

Reporting directly to the Director of Rooms , this position plays an important role in enhancing the overall resort experience through operational excellence, innovative programming, and collaboration across departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Spa Operations & Guest Experience
  • Provide strategic and hands-on leadership for daily spa operations, ensuring seamless service delivery, operational efficiency, and adherence to luxury hospitality standards.
  • Maintain exceptional standards of guest service, ensuring personalized and memorable spa and wellness experiences.
  • Oversee spa treatments, therapies, facilities, and service offerings to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with established brand standards.
  • Implement and maintain standard operating procedures, daily checklists, cleanliness standards, and operational best practices.
  • Monitor guest feedback, identify opportunities for improvement, and proactively implement service enhancements.
  • Lead daily team briefings to communicate operational priorities, guest feedback, resort activities, and service expectations.
  • Exercise sound judgment in resolving guest concerns, including decisions regarding service recovery, discounts, and complimentary treatments.
• Retail Operations & Financial Performance
  • Oversee retail operations, including merchandising, inventory management, product presentation, and sales performance.
  • Monitor inventory levels, product availability, and stock controls to support operational efficiency and profitability.
  • Identify opportunities to increase spa and retail revenue through strategic promotions, product offerings, and enhanced guest engagement.
  • Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to develop and execute initiatives that drive awareness, guest participation, and revenue growth.
  • Monitor departmental performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity, operational effectiveness, and financial results.
  • Maintain an elevated retail environment that complements the resort's luxury positioning and guest expectations.
• Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead, coach, and inspire spa and retail colleagues to consistently deliver exceptional service and achieve departmental goals.
  • Foster a positive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that reflects Hyatt's culture of care.
  • Support colleague training, professional development, performance management, and ongoing service excellence.
  • Ensure colleagues remain informed of resort events, promotions, operational updates, and guest experience initiatives.
  • Promote accountability, teamwork, and consistent execution of departmental standards.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration & Resort Engagement
  • Partner with resort leadership and operational departments to ensure spa, retail, and recreational experiences complement the overall guest journey.
  • Participate in sales, marketing, and operational meetings to align departmental initiatives with resort objectives.
  • Collaborate on special events, seasonal promotions, wellness initiatives, and guest experience enhancements.
  • Maintain and continuously enhance the reputation of the spa and retail operations as integral components of the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley luxury resort experience.

Why Work at Hyatt?

• Free room Nights, Discounted and friends & Family room rates*
• Medical, Dental and vision insurance with only 30-day waiting period*
• 401K with company Match*
• Free employee meal during shift
• Generous paid time off*
• Tuition reimbursement*
• Employee stock purchase plan*
• Ski Pass*
• Excellent training, professional development and more

*Applicable for FT Year Around Positions

Please note: We are not able to provide sponsorship for work authorization or visa sponsorship for this position

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Previous leadership experience in spa, wellness, retail, or luxury hospitality operations, preferably within a full-service resort or upscale hotel environment.

Strong knowledge of spa treatments, wellness services, retail merchandising, and luxury guest service standards.

Demonstrated ability