Spa Director

Lake Austin Spa Resort; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401(k) plan

Employee discounts

Wellness programs

Growth opportunities

Team-driven culture

Job summary

Lake Austin Spa Resort is a luxury destination that seeks a Spa Director to lead our high-caliber team and shape a restorative guest journey.

You will oversee the spa and wellness offerings, drive staffing excellence, and collaborate with resort leaders to deliver personalized, boutique experiences in a welcoming, wellness-forward environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in luxury spa, wellness, hospitality, or resort operations.
• Leadership in luxury spa, boutique resort, destination spa, or wellness environment strongly preferred.
• Passion for wellness, hospitality, and creating transformative guest experiences.
• Strong leadership presence with a people-first approach to coaching and team development.
• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets, labor, and revenue performance.
• Exceptional communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, guest-focused luxury environment.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing spa team, including therapists, attendants, wellness providers, and guest-facing colleagues.
• Foster a culture grounded in kindness, professionalism, accountability, and genuine hospitality.
• Recruit, onboard, and train team members to deliver intuitive, personalized luxury service.
• Create an environment where employees feel supported, empowered, and connected to the resort’s purpose and values.
• Oversee the complete spa and wellness experience, ensuring every guest interaction feels seamless, restorative, and personalized.
• Anticipate guest needs and create memorable moments that reflect our boutique luxury approach.
• Partner with resort departments to coordinate celebrations, wellness itineraries, special requests, and curated experiences.
• Address guest concerns thoughtfully and proactively, turning opportunities into lasting impressions.
• Ensure spa spaces consistently reflect exceptional standards of cleanliness, ambiance, and presentation.
• Oversee daily spa operations, scheduling, labor management, inventory, and service flow.
• Manage departmental budgets, payroll, and financial performance while balancing guest experience and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to grow spa revenue through treatment experiences, wellness programming, retail, and strategic partnerships.
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement thoughtful improvements to enhance both guest satisfaction and team success.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, and licensing requirements.
• Maintain consistency in luxury service standards, operational procedures, and wellness protocols.
• Champion a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for guests and employees alike.

Skills

Leadership

People-first coaching

Guest experience focus

Budget & financials

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Weekend/evenings flexibility

Job description

What You’ll Do

Lead a Culture of Wellness & Hospitality

• Inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing spa team, including therapists, attendants, wellness providers, and guest-facing colleagues
• Foster a culture grounded in kindness, professionalism, accountability, and genuine hospitality
• Recruit, onboard, and train team members to deliver intuitive, personalized luxury service
• Create an environment where employees feel supported, empowered, and connected to the resort’s purpose and values

Elevate the Guest Journey

• Oversee the complete spa and wellness experience, ensuring every guest interaction feels seamless, restorative, and personalized
• Anticipate guest needs and create memorable moments that reflect our boutique luxury approach
• Partner with resort departments to coordinate celebrations, wellness itineraries, special requests, and curated experiences
• Address guest concerns thoughtfully and proactively, turning opportunities into lasting impressions
• Ensure spa spaces consistently reflect exceptional standards of cleanliness, ambiance, and presentation

Shape the Wellness Experience

• Partner with resort leadership to curate meaningful wellness offerings, seasonal programming, signature rituals, and immersive guest experiences
• Stay connected to evolving wellness and luxury hospitality trends while maintaining an authentic, grounded guest experience
• Help define and strengthen a spa identity that feels both elevated and deeply restorative

Drive Operational Excellence

• Oversee daily spa operations, scheduling, labor management, inventory, and service flow
• Manage departmental budgets, payroll, and financial performance while balancing guest experience and operational efficiency
• Identify opportunities to grow spa revenue through treatment experiences, wellness programming, retail, and strategic partnerships
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement thoughtful improvements to enhance both guest satisfaction and team success

Maintain Exceptional Standards

• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, sanitation, and licensing requirements
• Maintain consistency in luxury service standards, operational procedures, and wellness protocols
• Champion a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for guests and employees alike

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in luxury spa, wellness, hospitality, or resort operations
• Previous leadership experience in a luxury spa, boutique resort, destination spa, or wellness environment strongly preferred
• Passion for wellness, hospitality, and creating transformative guest experiences
• Strong leadership presence with a people-first approach to coaching and team development
• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets, labor, and revenue performance
• Exceptional communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, guest-focused luxury environment
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as business needs require

Why Join Our Team?

This is more than a leadership role—it is an opportunity to help shape experiences that genuinely impact how guests feel. From peaceful mornings to restorative wellness journeys designed with intention, our resort offers a setting where luxury and wellbeing naturally come together.

As Spa Director, you will play a meaningful role in creating an environment where guests feel cared for, teams feel inspired, and wellness becomes something memorable.

What We Believe

• Shared accountability– we succeed and improve together
• Humility & kindness– respect for the craft and each other
• Creative problem solving– every challenge is an opportunity
• Collaboration & community– strong kitchens are built on strong teams
• Relentless improvement– good is never good enough

Benefits & Perks

• Health, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)
• Employee discounts and recognition programs
• Scenic, high-end work environment
• Wellness programs and complimentary classes
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Strong, team-driven culture

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lake Austin Spa Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/M/F/D/V) and eVerify employer