Spa Manager Job in Watamu, Kenya - 2015

Our client a hotel situated in Watamu, Kenya which prides itself on having a culture of participative leadership is looking for a Spa Manager. 

This is an exciting opportunity to provide strategic leadership and manage the operation of the spa, drive spa team to achieve its financial goals, and ensure a unique and great Spa experience to all its guests while maintaining the Spa and the hotel’s brand standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strategically direct the progress and performance of the business through sales and marketing and take ownership and responsibility in order to ensure maximum revenue.


• Ensures consistent Spa / wellness experience development to ensure that innovation and uniqueness is maintained


• Monitor and analyse the products and services of competitive Spas, to maintain a competitive advantage


• Review all guest feedback results to implement improvements and ensure guests satisfaction


• Provide management with creative ideas to project and enhance the image of the Spa.


• Implement and monitor up-selling strategies to maximise Spa revenue.


• Liaise with maintenance department to ensure properly monitored repair works are efficiently delivered in the Spa to ensure guests satisfaction with the hotel products


• Ensure proper inventories of all operating Spa equipment are conducted in line with audit standards in order to effectively manage cost


• To be the main point of contact for members and hotel guests to direct questions or complaints to.


• To maximize profit through driving revenues and controlling costs within the business.


• To manage and assess the team performance and direct the team to achieve success where everyone contributes.


• Continually research and develop new spa experiences, treatments & products and liaise with suppliers in this regard to maintain innovation and originality.


• Work closely with the Sales and Marketing department to develop relationship with media, local businesses and potential guests to create positive public relations.


• Ensure that the Spa team adhere to all hotel and company standards, business conduct and ethics, policies and procedures including Health, Hygiene, Emergency, Fire Prevention, Safety and maintain confidentiality for all guests and colleagues.


• To be an active role model to the entire Spa team ensuring the lines of communication are always open and regular meetings and coaching sessions are hosted


• To develop promotions and packages in conjunction with the Sales and Marketing and F&B departments


• To be active in the support of other hotel departments where Spa and retail can provide assistance where appropriate


• Perform any other duties that management may reasonably require.

Qualifications:

• Degree / Diploma in Spa Management /beauty therapy/physiotherapy or Certified Practicing Aesthetician (CPAs)


• Certificates in Health and Safety (Desirable)

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years work experience in a five star luxury hotel with spa


• Minimum of 2 years management experience in a  high volume Spa operation

Skills:

• Microsoft Office applications


• High level of written and verbal business English

Added Advantage:

• Basic Knowledge on Africology Products


• Basic Knowledge on use of POS and Fiesta operating system

If interested kindly send a cover letter and CV with the subject line as “Spa Manager”  to careers@hiariborahr.co.ke on or before 2nd October, 2015