Spa Manager

Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National•Mobile, AL

44d•Onsite

About The Position

The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa is seeking a passionate Spa Manager to create exceptional guest experiences, develop talented associates, and lead a successful spa operation. Working closely with the Spa Director, you will manage day-to-day operations, coach the spa team, maintain high service and facility standards, and contribute to the sales and financial performance of the department. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys the intersection of wellness, hospitality, people leadership, and business, offering an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a distinctive hotel.

Requirements

Experience in spa, wellness, hospitality, or a related guest-service environment, with leadership or supervisory experience.
A genuine passion for creating memorable guest experiences and maintaining high standards for service, cleanliness, and presentation.
A people-focused leadership style with the ability to coach, motivate, train, and develop associates.
Strong organization, communication, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
An understanding of the business side of spa operations, including sales, retail, staffing, inventory, expenses, and opportunities to grow revenue.

Responsibilities

Help lead daily spa operations, partnering with the Spa Director to ensure a smooth, welcoming, and high-quality experience for guests and associates while providing leadership in the Director's absence.
Develop and support the spa team through training, coaching, clear expectations, feedback, recognition, and an open, collaborative leadership approach.
Create exceptional guest experiences by maintaining high service and cleanliness standards, engaging with guests, responding effectively to concerns, and using feedback to continuously improve.
Support spa sales and revenue growth through effective upselling, retail initiatives, promotions, group opportunities, and strategies that help the department achieve its sales goals.
Maintain an exceptional spa environment by managing supplies and inventory, supporting retail merchandising, and ensuring spa equipment and facilities are properly maintained.
Support strong business performance by monitoring staffing, payroll, expenses, demand, and operating results while helping the Spa Director identify opportunities to maximize revenue and manage costs.
Assist the Spa Director in effectively managing the day-to-day operations of the spa, ensuring smooth and efficient functioning.
Take on the responsibilities of the Spa Director in their absence, ensuring continuity and seamless operations.
Support the Spa Director in conducting retail product research, selecting and purchasing products, and creating appealing product displays.
Manage supplies and equipment inventories within budget constraints, ensuring all associates have the necessary supplies, equipment, and uniforms.
Maintain and oversee the maintenance of spa equipment to ensure they are in good condition and receive regular upkeep, including steamers, electronic massage, and facial tables, soaking tubs, pedicure chairs, magnifying mirrors, towel cabbies, nail dryers, UV sterilizers, etc.
Uphold cleanliness standards in the spa and related areas, ensuring a pristine and inviting environment for guests.
Evaluate new products and enhancements to stay competitive in the market and provide the best offerings to guests.
Support and supervise associate incentive programs, encouraging upselling and providing incentives for retail sales.
Prioritize the safety and security of both guests and associates within the spa areas.
Lead by example in delivering exceptional guest service, fostering positive guest relations, and handling any guest issues or complaints effectively.
Empower associates to provide excellent customer service by establishing clear expectations and parameters.
Observe and provide feedback to associates on their service behaviors, striving for continuous improvement in service performance.
Review comment cards and guest satisfaction results with associates, actively participating in the development and implementation of corrective action plans.
Assist in the interviewing and hiring process of spa associate team members, ensuring the selection of individuals with the appropriate skills.
Support a comprehensive departmental orientation program to provide new hires with the necessary training for successful job performance, including cross-training to support daily operations.
Utilize available on-the-job training tools and supervise ongoing training initiatives for associates.
Communicate performance expectations by job descriptions for each position and provide feedback as needed.
Foster open and collaborative relationships with associates, promoting a positive and supportive team environment.
Actively seek associate feedback, maintain an open-door policy, and address any problems or concerns promptly, escalating issues when necessary.
Participate in associate progressive discipline procedures, ensuring consistent and fair application of hotel policies and completion of documentation according to standard procedures.
Maintain regular and ongoing communication with associates, aligning them with business objectives, setting expectations, recognizing performance, and driving desired results.
Assist the Spa Director in managing department sales performance against budgeted goals, and implementing strategies to optimize sales.
Train staff on effective upselling techniques for spa services and retail products.
Work closely with the Spa Director in pricing services and retail merchandise to maximize revenue and remain competitive.
Support sales efforts and special services targeting groups, participating in outside sales calls as needed.
Manage spa promotions, including gifting programs, gift with purchase, co-op marketing efforts, and holiday events to drive sales and enhance guest experiences.
Demonstrate comprehension of budgets, operating statements, and payroll progress reports as needed to assist in the financial management of the department.
Adjust staffing and services based on customer demand and budget expectations, optimizing resource allocation.
Participate in managing controllable expenses of the department, striving to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
Recognize the impact of the department's operations on overall hotel financial goals and objectives, striving to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.