Spa Manager

President Hotels; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid contributions

Provident fund

Staff meals on duty

Team culture

Job summary

The President Hotel in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Spa Manager who combines hands-on spa skills with strong leadership. You will be highly visible on the floor, guide a team, and ensure an exceptional guest journey from arrival to treatment and departure.

You will oversee spa operations, including treatments, bookings, reception support, stock control and monthly reporting. A 4- or 5-star hotel spa background is highly regarded, with a stable employment history and strong customer focus.

Qualifications

• Relevant Spa, Beauty Therapy, Somatology, Wellness or Hospitality qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience within a professional spa or luxury wellness environment.
• Previous supervisory/management experience within a spa environment essential.
• Must be willing to perform professional spa treatments when operationally required.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the efficient day-to-day operations of the spa.
• Lead from the front and remain visible in daily spa operations.
• Perform professional spa treatments when required to support operations.
• Oversee the spa reception area and assist reception operations when needed.
• Ensure bookings, arrivals, enquiries and treatment scheduling are professionally managed.
• Lead the spa team and maintain exceptional guest service and treatment standards.
• Manage staff rosters to ensure proper coverage and resource use.
• Coach, mentor and develop spa team members to strengthen performance.
• Assist with onboarding and training of new and existing employees.
• Maintain a clean, welcoming spa environment and ensure health and safety standards.

Skills

Spa management

Team leadership

Guest service

Hands-on treatments

Fresha

Stock control

Staff rostering

Health & safety

Communication

Education

Spa/Beauty Therapy qualification

Tools

Fresha

Job description

Because exceptional wellness experiences begin with exceptional leadership.

At The President Hotel, we’re looking for an experienced, people-focused and hands-on Spa Manager who is comfortable leading from the front. This role requires strong spa management experience combined with a practical, hands‑on approach. The successful candidate must be willing and able to perform spa treatments when operationally required, oversee and support the spa reception area when needed, and ensure a seamless and professional guest journey from arrival through to treatment and departure.

This is not a purely office‑based management role. We need a Spa Manager who enjoys being visible within the operation, supporting the team during busy periods, engaging with guests, assisting with treatments when needed, and taking ownership of both the treatment and reception areas of the spa.

Our spa plays an important role in our guests’ overall experience, providing a professional and welcoming environment where wellbeing, personalised service and attention to detail come together.

As we continue our journey toward luxury, we’re looking for a Spa Manager with a minimum of 3 years’ experience within a professional spa or luxury wellness environment, including previous supervisory or management experience and a stable, progressive employment history demonstrating commitment and career growth. Previous experience within a 4-star or 5-star hotel spa or luxury hospitality environment will be a strong advantage.

If you enjoy leading people, being close to the operation, building relationships with guests and team members, and taking ownership of service standards and daily spa operations, this opportunity is for you.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant Spa, Beauty Therapy, Somatology, Wellness or Hospitality qualification
• Minimum 3 years’ experience within a professional spa or luxury wellness environment
• Previous supervisory or management experience within a spa environment essential
• Must be qualified and willing to perform professional spa treatments when operationally required
• Must be comfortable overseeing and supporting the spa reception area when required
• Previous experience within a 4-star or 5-star hotel spa or luxury hospitality environment will be a strong advantage
• Strong knowledge of professional spa operations, treatments and guest service standards
• Proven experience leading, motivating, coaching and developing a team
• Experience managing staff rosters, attendance, leave and daily operational requirements
• Strong guest relations and service recovery skills
• Experience handling guest complaints professionally and effectively
• Experience with stock control, monthly stock takes and inventory management
• Good understanding of spa revenue, commissions, reporting and operational performance
• Experience working with spa booking and management systems, with Fresha experience advantageous
• Good understanding of health, safety, hygiene and professional spa standards
• Strong operational and administrative capabilities with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational, planning and time‑management ability
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a practical and hands‑on approach
• Ability to prioritise and work effectively within a busy, guest‑focused environment
• Strong computer literacy and administrative skills
• Professional grooming and presentation
• Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as operationally required
• South African ID or valid South African work authorisation
• A fully updated CV with contactable reference details is essential

What You’ll Be Doing

• Taking overall responsibility for the efficient day‑to‑day operations of the spa
• Leading from the front and remaining visible and actively involved in daily spa operations
• Performing professional spa treatments when operational requirements, staffing levels or guest demand require additional hands‑on support
• Overseeing the spa reception area and stepping in to support reception operations when required
• Ensuring bookings, guest arrivals, enquiries, treatment scheduling and the overall spa guest journey are professionally managed
• Leading the spa team and ensuring consistently exceptional guest service and treatment standards
• Managing and approving staff rosters to ensure appropriate coverage and effective use of resources
• Conducting regular team meetings and ensuring operational updates, challenges and service standards are communicated effectively
• Coaching, mentoring and developing spa team members to strengthen individual and team performance
• Supporting the onboarding and training of new and existing employees
• Creating a positive, professional and motivated working environment within the spa
• Addressing staff concerns, attendance matters, late arrivals and absenteeism in line with hotel HR procedures
• Ensuring spa Standard Operating Procedures, policies and service standards are consistently followed
• Building relationships with guests and ensuring their needs are handled promptly, professionally and with genuine care
• Providing hands‑on support with guest complaints and ensuring effective service recovery when required
• Identifying and resolving operational challenges, including staffing gaps, equipment faults and service issues
• Maintaining a clean, welcoming, professional and well‑presented spa environment
• Working closely with Guest Experience, Front Office, Housekeeping, Maintenance and other hotel departments to ensure seamless guest experiences
• Attending relevant hotel operational meetings and ensuring the spa remains aligned with wider hotel operations
• Managing spa inventory, monthly stock takes, towel counts and stock records
• Monitoring stock usage and maintaining appropriate controls to minimise unnecessary loss and wastage
• Overseeing spa administration and ensuring records and reports are accurate and completed timeously
• Preparing salary and commission reports from Fresha for review
• Maintaining accurate staff attendance, leave and supporting HR documentation
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements, hygiene standards and industry best practices
• Monitoring the overall spa guest experience and identifying opportunities to continuously improve service
• Supporting revenue opportunities through effective spa operations, guest engagement and service excellence
• Ensuring the spa consistently reflects the professional and elevated standards expected at The President Hotel

Why Join The President Hotel

• Be part of Cape Town’s Most Loved Hotel
• Work within a professional, high‑volume hotel environment
• Take ownership of spa operations while developing your leadership and operational management skills
• Gain exposure to wider hotel operations while leading an important part of the overall guest experience
• Play a key role in our exciting journey toward luxury
• Work alongside passionate hospitality and wellness professionals
• Enjoy a competitive salary, company contributions toward medical aid and provident fund, staff meals on duty and an outstanding team culture