Lead Registered Dietician

Cal-a-Vie Health Spa; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cal-a-Vie Health Spa seeks an exceptional Lead Registered Dietitian to oversee the nutrition program at our luxury wellness retreat. This role blends clinical expertise with guest-focused service, elevating personalized nutrition experiences for discerning guests.

You will lead the nutrition department, interpret advanced lab testing, design customized protocols, and partner with culinary and marketing teams to deliver high-touch, evidence-based care that enhances guest outcomes and enjoyment.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian, Master’s degree preferred in health or nutrition specialty.
• 3–5 years experience in spa, medical or health-service setting.
• Experience communicating nutrition concepts to guests in varied formats.
• Familiarity with functional nutrition and lab test interpretation.
• Proficiency with computer-based nutritional analysis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized, one-on-one nutrition consultations for guests.
• Interpret and communicate advanced lab testing in an actionable manner.
• Design customized nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle protocols.
• Lead nutrition lectures, workshops, and group discussions for guests.
• Provide luxury-level guest experience balancing depth with warmth and professionalism.
• Collaborate with culinary team to align nutrition philosophy with menu execution.
• Develop nutrition programming aligned with functional medicine and longevity.
• Create client-facing materials and educational content with marketing/PR.

Skills

Public speaking

On-camera presence

Content creation

Education

Registered Dietitian

Master’s degree in health or nutrition

Job description

Cal-a-Vie Health Spa is seeking an exceptional, highly skilled Lead Registered Dietician to oversee and elevate the nutrition experience within our award-winning luxury wellness resort. This role is ideal for a clinician who is equally passionate about evidence-based nutrition, functional wellness, and delivering a refined, personalized guest experience.

The Lead Registered Dietician serves as both a clinical expert and strategic leader, responsible for guiding the nutrition department, enhancing revenue-driving services, and delivering transformative, high-touch care to a discerning clientele.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Clinical Excellence & Guest Experience

• Deliver personalized, one-on-one nutrition consultations for guests, integrating functional, integrative, and evidence-based approaches
• Interpret and communicate advanced lab testing (e.g., DUTCH, NutrEval, GI Effects) in a clear, actionable, and guest-friendly manner
• Design customized nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle protocols tailored to individual goals (weight optimization, hormone balance, metabolic health, longevity)
• Lead engaging and educational nutrition lectures, workshops, and group discussions for guests
• Provide a luxury-level guest experience, balancing clinical depth with warmth, approachability, and professionalism
• Develop and refine nutrition programming aligned with emerging trends in functional medicine, women’s health, metabolic health, and longevity
• Collaborate with culinary team to ensure alignment between nutrition philosophy and menu execution
• Continuously evolve service offerings to remain competitive within the luxury wellness and integrative health space
• Create high-quality client-facing materials, protocols, and educational content, including on social media, in partnership with our marketing and PR teams

Revenue Growth & Business Strategy

• Drive revenue through nutrition consultations, lab testing, supplement sales, and follow-up services
• Identify opportunities to enhance guest conversion into paid services during and after their stay
• Collaborate with leadership and marketing to support strategic growth initiatives and campaigns
• Maintain strong understanding of key performance metrics and actively contribute to department success

Leadership & Team Management

• Oversee and mentor nutrition staff, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous growth
• Set and uphold high standards for clinical care, guest interaction, and professional conduct
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members
• Ensure seamless coordination with cross-functional teams (fitness, spa, culinary)

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Certification: Registered Dietitian required. Must also hold a Master’s degree, preferably in a health or nutrition-related specialty.

Knowledge: Must have completed coursework that includes food and nutrition sciences, sociology, biochemistry, physiology, microbiology and chemistry; Familiarity with a wide variety of nutritional supplements, complementary and alternative medicine modalities, and current culinary trends; Competency with computer based nutritional analysis and strong understanding of functional nutrition is desired.

Experience: Minimum three (3) to five (5) years’ experience working in a spa, medical or health service related industry. Guest service oriented; Able to communicate effectively and confidently in a daily public forum using a variety of presentation formats including: power point presentations, food demonstrations, casual lectures, and impromptu questions. Experience on camera with social media is preferred. Strong familiarity with interpreting functional lab tests is highly preferred.

Skills/Abilities: Able to compose original educational materials related to current nutrition and dietary topics, including handouts, recipe compilations and presentations; Must be comfortable with daily public speaking requirements. Must be comfortable and confident on camera for social media marketing purposes. You will be serving as the face and personality of the nutrition department.

Availability: Able to work hours that include weekdays, weekends, nights and/or holidays