Spa General Manager

Heights Wellness - Baybrook/Friendswood; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Retirement Plan

Executive training

Recovery tech access

Employee discounts

Job summary

Heights Wellness Retreat Novi seeks an entrepreneurial, operations-focused General Manager / Retreat Director to launch Michigan’s flagship location. You will partner with the franchisee to build the sanctuary from ground zero, delivering white-glove hospitality and a private-club standard.

Responsibilities include leading daily retreat operations, recruiting and developing a top-tier team of therapists and wellness consultants, driving membership growth, managing KPIs and profitability, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing P&L, sales, and team operations in a high-end wellness, luxury hospitality, or franchise environment ($1M+ revenue scope preferred).
• Pre-opening / launch experience building systems, launching new locations, or scaling a business unit from the ground up.
• Experience recruiting, onboarding, and retaining licensed service professionals (Massage Therapists, Estheticians) and high-performing sales consultants.

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Manage daily retreat operations, maintaining flawless sanctuary standards, digital workflows, and bespoke concierge hospitality exceeding Heights' standards.
• Team Building & Culture: Recruit, hire, train, mentor, and retain a top-tier team of Massage Therapists, Estheticians, and Wellness Consultants while fostering cross-departmental alignment.
• Sales & Membership Growth: Lead front-of-house consultative sales, membership acquisition, retention programs, and local community outreach to drive qualified leads.
• KPI & Financial Performance: Monitor operational metrics, schedule optimization, labor costs, and guest feedback to maximize retreat profitability.
• Guest Experience Champion: Elevate the signature "Cloud 9 Experience", ensuring every client journey is personalized, seamless, and results driven.
• Model Excellence: Set the tone with gracious hospitality, intentional communication, and white-glove care in every interaction.

Skills

Operations Leadership

P&L Management

Team Leadership

Sales & Revenue Growth

KPI Analysis

Adaptable Leadership

Science & Tech Leadership

Tools

POS/CRM platforms

Scheduling Software

Job description

Pay: $72,000 Base Salary | $90,000 – $110,000+ Total Target Compensation (Base Salary + Performance Bonuses + Uncapped Profit Sharing)

Job Type: Full-time

Location: 26058 Ingersol Dr, Novi, MI 48375

Schedule: Full-time (Includes evenings, weekends, and holidays)

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary with uncapped profit-sharing and performance bonuses
• Paid time off (PTO) & Retirement Plan
• Comprehensive executive and leadership training
• Unlimited personal access to state-of-the-art recovery technologies
• Generous employee and affiliate partner discounts

Welcome to Your Next Chapter of Purpose

At Heights Wellness Retreat, we believe every person has the potential to be an Unstoppable force in their own life - and wellness is the catalyst. We are launching Michigan’s flagship location in Novi. We are not just a spa or retreat; we are an affordable-luxury sanctuary providing a comprehensive, high-tech and high-touch wellness offerings. Featuring cutting-edge recovery modalities - including one of four publicly accessible Ammortal Chambers in the State of Michigan - our Cloud 9 Experience delivers a bespoke, white-glove level of personalized guest care where every member is recognized, valued, and anticipated.

We are seeking an entrepreneurial, operations-focused General Manager / Retreat Director to serve as the key business partner to the franchisee. You will not just manage a routine schedule; you will launch, build, and scale this premier sanctuary from ground zero while instilling an elevated private-club standard of hospitality.

Why You’ll Love Leading Here

• Flagship Michigan Launch: Lead the inaugural opening of a category-defining wellness brand in Michigan.
• Exclusive Modalities: Oversee state-of-the-art therapies including an Ammortal Chamber, Halo Salt Therapy, Infrared Sauna, Cryotherapy, Ballancer Pro Lymphatic Massage, Red Light Therapy, and Vibroacoustic Meditation.
• Top-Tier Facilities: Lead a luxury facility equipped with industry-leading heated, hydraulic, and vibroacoustic treatment tables, premium products and customer touchpoints.
• Culture of Excellence & Growth: Access dedicated personal development, structured leadership training, and continuous support.

What You Will Do (Operational & Team Ownership)

• Operational Leadership: Manage daily retreat operations, maintaining flawless sanctuary standards, digital workflows, and bespoke concierge hospitality exceeding Heights' standards.
• Team Building & Culture: Recruit, hire, train, mentor, and retain a top-tier team of Massage Therapists, Estheticians, and Wellness Consultants while fostering cross-departmental alignment.
• Sales & Membership Growth: Lead front-of-house consultative sales, membership acquisition, retention programs, and local community outreach to drive qualified leads.
• KPI & Financial Performance: Monitor operational metrics, schedule optimization, labor costs, and guest feedback to maximize retreat profitability.
• Guest Experience Champion: Elevate the signature "Cloud 9 Experience", ensuring every client journey is personalized, seamless, and results driven.
• Model Excellence: Set the tone with gracious hospitality, intentional communication, and white-glove care in every interaction.

Qualifications & Leadership Profile

• Proven Operations Leadership: 3+ years managing P&L, sales, and team operations in a high-end wellness, luxury hospitality, premier boutique fitness, or franchise environment ($1M+ revenue scope preferred).
• Pre-Opening / Launch Experience: Demonstrated track record of building systems, launching new locations, or scaling a business unit from the ground up.
• Talent Acquisition & Retention: Experience recruiting, onboarding, and retaining licensed service professionals (Massage Therapists, Estheticians) and high-performing sales consultants.
• Sales & Revenue Ownership: Direct experience driving recurring membership growth, conversion metrics, and local B2B partnership marketing.
• KPI & Financial Acumen: Proficient with schedule optimization, labor cost management, inventory control, and POS/CRM operational platforms.
• Adaptable & Resilient Leader: An entrepreneurial mindset with exceptional problem-solving skills - equally comfortable evaluating financial metrics with ownership as engaging guests on the floor.
• Science & Tech Leadership: Strong aptitude for understanding health, wellness, and recovery technologies, with the capability to lead team training on scientific concepts and integrated client pathing.

Heights Wellness Retreat Novi is independently owned and operated by Ever and True Inc., a franchisee of Elevated Brands Franchising.