Head Therapist

The award winning One Spa has an exciting opportunity for a Head Therapist. This is a full time (40 Hour) Contract.

Regarded as Europes most advanced city spa One Spa at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa Edinburgh is a natural balance of energy water and heat in a beautiful light-filled space. The philosophy at One Spa is all-encompassing; down to the smallest details the Spa is designed to comfort pamper and relax.

Our ideal candidate is already qualified with an HND in Beauty Therapy or similar and you will have work experience in this field of work.

You will be offered extensive training; we work with top product ranges including ESPA and Temple Spa. We offer a wide range of treatments such as massage facials hot stone treatments body treatments and pre-natal treatments. You will be required to take on board the holistic ambience projected in the spa.

You will have day to day responsibility for equipment products cleanliness and hygiene of the treatment areas and assist with demonstrations/events as required. You will also have daily responsibility of your retail sales treatments and up selling.

You will also supervise and conduct the safety of users and equipment and receive training to ensure that all relevant legislation pertaining to the Health and Safety at Work Law and Health and Hygiene standards are implemented and monitored.

Attributes Required:

• Previous experience in a senior therapist role within a luxury five star environment a distinct advantage
• Previous supervisory experience encouraged
• Excellent understanding of client care and five star treatment standards
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours
• Impeccable personal presentation
• Genuine interest in holistic spa treatments
• Committed enthusiastic and customer focused
• Ability to work reactively and proactively
• Ability to work as part of a dedicated and passionate team
• Weekend work required
• NVQ level 3/SVQ Level 7 in Beauty Therapy minimum

Benefits:

So why work for the worlds largest hospitality company

• A competitive salary plus free meals whilst on duty.
• 28 days holiday each year including bank holidays this increases up to a maximum of 33 days(pro rata)after further service
• Worldwide employee and friends & family hotel room ratesplus hotel and spa experiences as part of your induction.
• 50% off all F&B outlets within the hotel and 20% F&B discount in other Marriott hotels!
• Discounts off your supermarket shop other shopping and experiences through our Marriott Benefit Hub
• 50% off Spa Treatments and 50 gym membership within our One Spa!
• 24/7 and employee healthcare plan with access to Mental Healthcare first aiders
• Refer a friend to work with us and receive a 500 bonus
• Opportunities for career progression and to transfer around the world plus opportunities to get involved in our charitable and community activities
• Many more benefits however most importantly well help you grow and develop you as an individual