Director, Spa & Wellness

fourseasons; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lucrative salary

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with employer matching

Time off from day of hire

Complimentary hotel stays

Discounted hotel stays

Wellbeing programs

Diversity & inclusion

Complimentary meals

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Four Seasons St. Louis is seeking a Director of Spa & Wellness to oversee the Spa and Fitness Center, elevating guest experiences and staff performance in a luxury setting.

You will manage operations, budgets, cross‑functional collaboration, and development of a high‑performing team, ensuring service excellence aligns with Four Seasons standards.

Lead initiatives to enhance wellness offerings, maintain professional standards, and foster a culture of Four Seasons values across the department.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a luxury spa environment.
• Experience in a director-level or equivalent role preferred.
• Strong budgeting and financial management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Spa and Fitness Center.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and daily operations.
• Develop and manage departmental budgets and forecasts.
• Partner with Marketing, Sales, Revenue, Housekeeping, and Engineering.
• Drive personalized, luxurious wellness experiences for guests.
• Lead, coach, and develop spa team members.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Budgeting

Staffing

Cross-functional collaboration

Guest experience

Communication

Wellness trends

Tools

Spa Management Software

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

An urban oasis along the Mississippi. Embrace the pioneering spirit of St. Louis and come explore with us. Our resort-style hotel is set along the banks of the fabled Mississippi River in the heart of downtown’s entertainment district, just steps away from our most recognizable landmark: the shimmering Gateway Arch. Take in the epic views from a private poolside cabana on our Sky Terrace, from a table filled with sharable plates at Cinder House, or from the floor-to-ceiling windows in the comfort of your very own room.

About Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts:

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us. At Four Seasons, our company values are much more than a program or a policy; they define who we are and inform the decisions we make. The company's guiding principle is the Golden Rule, and as such Four Seasons strives to have a long-lasting, positive influence on the communities where we operate and on the people we employ and serve around the world.

Sited near the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, historic St. Louis continues to invite exploration. Find the luxurious Hotel, a haven of tranquility with epic views of the Gateway Arch, in the heart of downtown's entertainment district, just steps away from Horseshoe Casino, the pulse of St. Louis.

About the role:

The Director of Spa and Wellness serves as the strategic and operational leader of the Spa and Fitness Center, overseeing all aspects of the department while continuously striving to enhance both guest and employee satisfaction. Working in close partnership with the hotel leadership team and cross-functional departments, this individual plays a critical role in elevating the property's wellness offerings, driving departmental performance, and ensuring that every guest experience reflects the exceptional standards and values of the Four Seasons brand. The Director of Spa & Wellness is responsible for fostering a culture that embodies Four Seasons' core values, maintaining established service and operational standards, and ensuring the highest levels of professionalism throughout the spa and fitness operations. This position reports directly to the General Manager.

What you will do:

• Leadership: Oversee the daily operations of the Spa and Fitness Center, ensuring exceptional service, operational efficiency, and achievement of departmental goals
• Operations Management: Manage staffing, scheduling, and daily operations while ensuring clear communication, timely resolution of guest concerns, and seamless execution of special requests and services
• Financial Management: Develop and execute departmental budgets, forecasts, and strategic initiatives to support business objectives, optimize revenue, control expenses, and maximize profitability
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Marketing, Sales, Revenue Management, Housekeeping, Engineering, and other departments to enhance the guest experience, support business initiatives, and achieve organizational objectives
• Guest Experience: Drive the delivery of personalized, innovative, and luxury wellness experiences through continuous evaluation of treatments, products, services, and operational standards
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, coach, and develop Spa team members through effective training, mentoring, performance management, succession planning, and career development opportunities
• Communication & Team Engagement: Foster a positive and high-performing team culture by motivating, empowering, and holding team members accountable to consistently meet and exceed service and performance standards

What you bring:

• Ability to manage operational priorities while maintaining attention to detail and high standards.
• Passion for wellness, hospitality, innovation, and creating memorable guest experiences.
• Strong ability to lead, coach, and develop diverse teams while creating a positive and engaging work environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Strong understanding of luxury wellness trends, guest expectations, and service excellence.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a luxury, upscale, or full-service spa environment, preferably in a Director-level or comparable management role.

What we offer:

Four Seasons believes in offering the best to the best when it comes to employee benefits!

• Lucrative salary!
• Excellent benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K with employer matching all starting at 30 days!
• Time off plans starting at day of hire!
• An opportunity to be a part of a cohesive team in an inclusive work environment!
• Complimentary and discounted hotel stays around the world!
• Wellbeing and mental health initiatives and focused company!
• Embracement and promotion of diversity in our workplace!
• Complimentary employee meals and beverages!
• Tuition reimbursement!

Learn more about what it is like to work at Four Seasons-visit us:

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