Massage Therapist

SH Hotels & Resorts; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Starwood Hotels is seeking a Massage Therapist to deliver a luxury spa experience at our Austin, TX property. The role emphasizes assessing guest needs, executing treatments with skill, and upholding safety and confidentiality to ensure a restorative experience.

You will greet guests, conduct consultations, customize services, educate on home‑care products, maintain records, and uphold sanitation standards. Flexibility for weekends and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current, valid state massage therapy license in good standing (state‑specific licensing required).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience providing massage and body treatments in a luxury spa or resort environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of massage modalities, body treatments, and contraindications.
• Excellent guest service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, polished appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to educate guests and confidently recommend spa products and services.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to safety, cleanliness, and guest comfort.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast‑paced environment.
• Basic computer proficiency; experience with spa booking systems preferred.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive motions; capable of lifting and carrying supplies as needed.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform massage and body treatments according to established treatment protocols and guest preferences.
• Greet guests warmly with a professional salutation, ensuring a welcoming and calming experience.
• Conduct guest consultations to assess physical well‑being, preferences, and contraindications prior to treatment.
• Customize treatments as appropriate to meet individual guest needs while adhering to treatment guidelines.
• Explain treatment services, techniques, and benefits clearly and professionally.
• Educate guests on recommended home‑care products and spa services; actively support retail sales initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and complete guest treatment records while ensuring strict confidentiality of all personal and medical information.
• Uphold all sanitation, hygiene, and safety standards for treatment rooms, tools, and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and serene treatment environment and shared spa facilities.
• Participate in staff meetings, ongoing training, product knowledge sessions, and team initiatives.
• Be knowledgeable of all spa services, amenities, and resort offerings to confidently answer guest inquiries.
• Conduct spa facility tours for guests as requested.
• Report any guest concerns, treatment issues, injuries, or equipment malfunctions immediately to leadership.
• Arrive for scheduled shifts on time, prepared, and in professional presentation.
• Demonstrate flexibility with scheduling, including weekends, holidays, and peak business periods.
• Maintain a positive, guest‑focused attitude and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; complete safety training and certifications; properly store flammable materials.
• Ensure compliance with hotel policies, procedures, and standards with self and colleagues.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Embody the 1 Hotels Vision, Mission and Compass; deliver on Our Promise, provide Good‑Natured Service and uphold our Brand Pillars.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned to support spa operations.

Skills

Guest service

Interpersonal skills

Professional demeanor

Educate guests

Safety and cleanliness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Massage therapy license (state‑specific)

Tools

Spa booking systems

Job description

Grow with us...

Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can’t do it alone. That’s why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and Leaders who understand that our people, collaboration, stellar service, and respect for nature are so important to us.

MAIN DUTIES:

The Massage Therapist is responsible for delivering exceptional massage and body treatments in a safe, professional, and personalized manner. This role focuses on creating a restorative, luxury spa experience by assessing individual guest needs, executing treatments with skill and care, and maintaining the highest standards of service, cleanliness, and confidentiality. The Massage Therapist serves as an ambassador of the spa and brand, ensuring every guest interaction reflects warmth, expertise, and attention to detail.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Perform massage and body treatments according to established treatment protocols and guest preferences
• Greet guests warmly with a professional salutation, ensuring a welcoming and calming experience
• Conduct guest consultations to assess physical well-being, preferences, and contraindications prior to treatment
• Customize treatments as appropriate to meet individual guest needs while adhering to treatment guidelines
• Explain treatment services, techniques, and benefits clearly and professionally
• Educate guests on recommended home‑care products and spa services; actively support retail sales initiatives
• Maintain accurate and complete guest treatment records while ensuring strict confidentiality of all personal and medical information
• Uphold all sanitation, hygiene, and safety standards for treatment rooms, tools, and equipment
• Maintain a clean, organized, and serene treatment environment and shared spa facilities
• Participate in staff meetings, ongoing training, product knowledge sessions, and team initiatives
• Be knowledgeable of all spa services, amenities, and resort offerings to confidently answer guest inquiries
• Conduct spa facility tours for guests as requested
• Report any guest concerns, treatment issues, injuries, or equipment malfunctions immediately to leadership
• Arrive for scheduled shifts on time, prepared, and in professional presentation
• Demonstrate flexibility with scheduling, including weekends, holidays, and peak business periods
• Maintain a positive, guest‑focused attitude and contribute to a collaborative team environment
• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; complete safety training and certifications; properly store flammable materials
• Ensure compliance with hotel policies, procedures, and standards with self and colleagues
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information
• Embody the 1 Hotels Vision, Mission and Compass; deliver on Our Promise, provide Good‑Natured Service and uphold our Brand Pillars
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned to support spa operations

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Current, valid state massage therapy license in good standing (state‑specific licensing required)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience providing massage and body treatments in a luxury spa or resort environment preferred
• Strong knowledge of massage modalities, body treatments, and contraindications
• Excellent guest service, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Professional, polished appearance and demeanor
• Ability to educate guests and confidently recommend spa products and services
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to safety, cleanliness, and guest comfort
• Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast‑paced environment
• Basic computer proficiency; experience with spa booking systems preferred
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive motions; capable of lifting and carrying supplies as needed
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Starwood Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non‑discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodation, please visit People Operations.

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About us...

As a mission‑driven company, our purpose is our true north, and our compass guides the way. The purpose we live by impacts the lives of our team members, drives the experiences for our guests, builds community with like‑minded travelers and takes care of the planet we live in. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group.

Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non‑discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodations, please visit People Operations.