Director of Spa and Retail - Temporary Taskforce

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Park City (UT); On-site; MXN 2,793,000 - 3,538,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free room nights

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K with company match

Free employee meal during shift

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Ski pass

Training and development

Job summary

Grand Hyatt Deer Valley is seeking a Director of Spa and Retail for a temporary taskforce, based in Park City, Utah. The role leads spa and retail operations, driving guest experiences and revenue within a luxury mountain resort.

The position reports to the Director of Rooms and emphasizes leadership, program development, and cross-department collaboration to elevate the guest journey during seasonal operations.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in spa, wellness, or luxury hospitality operations.
• Strong knowledge of spa treatments, wellness services, and luxury guest service standards.
• Ability to lead teams, manage daily operations, and drive revenue and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for daily spa operations and guest experiences.
• Oversee spa treatments, facilities, and service offerings to ensure quality and brand standards.
• Oversee retail operations, inventory, merchandising, and sales performance.

Skills

Leadership

Spa operations

Retail operations

Guest service excellence

Team development

Job description

"Hyatt is a place of learning – similar to a university. The company offers so many ways for me to learn and grow, both professionally and personally."

Director of Spa and Retail - Temporary Taskforce

Grand Hyatt Grand Hyatt Deer Valley US - UT - Park City

Spa

Department Head/Manager

Seasonal

Yearly US Dollar (USD) pay basis

Summary

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.
• 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*
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 to lead teams, manage daily operations, and drive revenue and profitability.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience collaborating across departments to develop promotions, programs, and exceptional guest experiences.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands‑on operational leadership in a dynamic resort environment.
• A passion for wellness, hospitality and creating meaningful experiences for guests of all ages.