Spa Therapist

Safety and Security

• Follow company and department safety and security policies and procedures to ensure a clean, safe, and secure environment.
• Report work related accidents, or other injuries immediately upon occurrence to manager/supervisor.
• Complete appropriate safety training and certifications to perform work tasks.
• Follow property specific procedures for handling emergency situations (e.g., evacuations, medical emergencies, natural disasters).
• Identify and correct unsafe work procedures or conditions and/or report them to management and security/safety personnel.
• Use proper equipment, wear appropriate personal protective clothing (PPE), and employ correct lifting procedures, as necessary, to avoid injury.
• Follow policies and procedures for the safe operation and storage of tools, equipment, and machines.
• Follow Hazardous Material Management Program procedures for handling and disposing of chemicals, fertilizer, pesticides, blood borne pathogens, etc., including using Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Maintain awareness of undesirable persons on property premises.

Policies and Procedures

• Follow company and department policies and procedures.
• Ensure uniform, nametags, and personal appearance are clean, hygienic, professional and in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.
• Protect company tools, equipment, machines, or other assets in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary materials and information.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Guest Relations

• Welcome and acknowledge each and every guest with a smile, eye contact, and a friendly verbal greeting, using the guest's name when possible.
• Actively listen and respond positively to guest questions, concerns, and requests using brand or property specific process (e.g., LEARN, PLEASED, Guest Response, LEAP) to resolve issues, delight, and build trust.
• Assist other employees to ensure proper coverage and prompt guest service.
• Thank guests with genuine appreciation and provide a fond farewell.
• Provide assistance to individuals with disabilities, including assisting visually, hearing, or physically-impaired individuals within guidelines (e.g., escorting them when requested, using words to explain actions, writing directions on paper, moving objects out of the way, or offering access to Braille or TDD phones).
• Anticipate guests' service needs, including asking questions of guests to better understand their needs and watching/listening to guest preferences and acting on them whenever possible.
• Address guests' service needs in a professional, positive, and timely manner.
• Engage guests in conversation regarding their stay, property services, and area attractions/offerings.

Communication

• Speak to guests and co-workers using clear, appropriate and professional language.
• Talk with and listen to other employees to effectively exchange information.
• Provide assistance to coworkers, ensuring they understand their tasks.
• Discuss work topics, activities, or problems with coworkers, supervisors, or managers discreetly and quietly, avoiding public areas of the property.

Assists Management

• Coordinate tasks and work with other departments to ensure that the department runs efficiently.
• Serve as a departmental role model or mentor by working alongside employees to perform technical or functional job duties.

Working with Others

• Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with other employees and departments.
• Partner with and assist others to promote an environment of teamwork and achieve common goals.
• Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect.
• Handle sensitive issues with employees and/or guests with tact, respect, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
• Actively listen to and consider the concerns of other employees, responding appropriately and effectively.

Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement

• Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.

Physical Tasks

• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Move up and down stairs and/or service ramps.
• Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines (e.g., to identify defects).

Guest Scheduling and Check-In

• Answer questions about general property information and amenities.
• Provide general spa orientation to guests upon arrival, such as the location and use of locker rooms, lounge areas, and hospitality stations.
• Answer questions about services available in the spa/salon to assist individuals in selecting a service.

Provide Spa/Salon Services

• Offer guests amenities such as water, juice, or heated neck pillows.
• Promote and sell spa/salon services.
• Monitor and stick to time schedule to stay on schedule throughout the day.

Maintain Spa/Salon Environment

• Maintain appearance of spa/salon locker room and lounge areas by picking up and cleaning as needed throughout shift.
• Dispose of trash and dirty linens in the proper area.
• Secure supplies and equipment at the end of each shift.
• Obtain linens and towels from Laundry and fold, stack, and store linens/towels in designated locations.
• Stock towels, linens, supplies, and amenities for guests in the spa/salon locker room, lounge areas, and hospitality stations.

Skills Required
Certifications, Safety Training