Job Title : Assistant Director - Spa
Reports To : Director of Operations
Location : International Five-Star Luxury Resort, Part of an International Chain
CTC : Rs. 15 lacs per annum + perks
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for managing and supervising all areas of the spa, including its programs, services, hours of operation, facilities and staff. Coordinates the delivery of spa services, including salon, skin care, fitness and wellness, massage, program coordinating, reservations, reception desk and locker room areas. As a department head, directs and works with the management team and hourly employees to successfully execute all spa operations. Strives to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction and maximize the financial performance of the department.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Managing Spa Operations and Budgets
- Selects vendors for spa retail operations and managing contract agreements.
- Oversees retail product research, product selection and purchasing, product display.
- Manages supply inventories and purchasing control, including uniforms.
- Monitors the spa's actual and projected sales to ensure revenue goals are met or exceeded.
- Maintains cleanliness of spa and related areas and equipment.
Managing Spa Sales and Marketing Strategy
Creates, coordinates special services for groups including group gifting programs, amenities, group turndown gifts, letters and invitations, creating special spa services for specific groups and spa contract addendum negotiation.Develops and manages spa promotions, including gifting programs, co-op marketing efforts and holiday events.Ensures spa services are included in all property-related marketing and advertising.Identifies and recommends new products and product enhancements to remain competitive in the market.Managing Spa Revenue Management Strategy
Monitors and manages the payroll function.Manages operations to budget by reviewing operating statements, budget sheets and payroll progress reports.Manages Spa controllable expenses such guest amenities, linen expense, professional salon products, plants, decorations and paper supplies to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.Ensuring and Delivering Exceptional Customer Service
Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifying excellent customer service, and creating a positive atmosphere for guest relations.Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.Strives to improve service performance.Conducting Human Resources Activities
Reviews comment cards, guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.Reviews findings with employees to develop appropriate corrective action, sharing plans with property leadership and ensuring corrective action is taken to continuously improve results.Interviews and hires management and hourly employees with the appropriate skills to meet the business needs of the operation.Develops, implements and maintains a Spa orientation program for employees to receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job.Administers the performance appraisal process for direct report managers.Develops business goals and creates appropriate development plans.Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensuring employees do the same within the team.Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an 'open door' policy and reviewing employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.Ensures that regular on-going communication is happening in all areas of responsibility to create awareness of business objectives and communicates expectations, recognizing performance, and producing desired business results.Celebrates successes and publicly recognizes the contributions of team members.Technical Acumen - Understands and utilizes professional skills and knowledge in a specific functional area to conduct and manage everyday business operations and generate innovative solutions to approach function-specific work challenges.o Spa Service - Knowledge of salon and spa products and services (including hair, makeup, nail, massage, skincare, and body treatments).
o Spa / Salon Services and Equipment - Knowledge of the use and maintenance of tools and procedures for skincare, hair care, manicure and pedicure, massage, and disinfection.
o Sales Orientation - Make pricing and selling decisions that maximize spa facility profit through the best combination of treatments, price and occupancy. Knowledge of sales techniques, such as up-selling, suggestive selling and product knowledge. This includes the ability and willingness to recognize and identify sales opportunities, demonstrate the benefits and features.
Basic Competencies - Fundamental competencies required for accomplishing basic work activities.o Basic Computer Skills - Uses basic computer hardware and software (e.g., personal computers, word processing software, Internet browsers, etc.).
o Mathematical Reasoning - Demonstrates ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly, correctly, and in a way that allows one to solve work-related issues.
o Oral Comprehension - Demonstrates ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
o Reading Comprehension - Demonstrates understanding of written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
o Writing - Communicates effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Skills Required
oral comprehension , Reading Comprehension, Writing, Sales Orientation, Basic Computer Skills