Spa Manager
Job Summary
Spa Manager
Location: Glenmarie
Employment Type: Full-Time
Role Overview
The Spa Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and performance of the spa. This role combines operational excellence people leadership guest experience management and strong commercial acumen.
The successful candidate will act as both a strategic leader and hands-on operator ensuring the spa runs efficiently while consistently exceeding guest expectations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Operations & Service Excellence
Oversee day-to-day spa operations ensuring smooth scheduling optimal room utilization and efficient therapist deployment
Develop implement and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all treatments and guest touchpoints
Ensure full compliance with hygiene sanitation and safety standards particularly for nail care facial equipment and treatment rooms
Monitor service quality through regular checks guest feedback and mystery audits
2. Team Leadership & People Management
Lead inspire and manage a multicultural team of international therapists and local support staff
Foster a respectful inclusive and high-performance work culture
Manage recruitment onboarding training performance appraisals and disciplinary processes
Conduct regular skills training and service refreshers to uphold luxury standards and brand consistency
3. Guest Experience & Reputation Management
Ensure every guest enjoys a seamless personalised and memorable journey from booking to departure
Proactively manage guest feedback complaints and service recovery with professionalism and discretion
Maintain a minimum 4.8-star rating across Google and relevant social media platforms
Develop and implement client retention initiatives including loyalty programmes memberships and personalised follow-ups
4. Sales Marketing & Brand Development
Act as a brand ambassador for Genius Palms within the Glenmarie community and beyond
Design and execute promotions seasonal packages memberships and corporate partnerships
Oversee the spas digital presence including Google Business Profile and social media channels
Ensure consistent brand tone visual identity and messaging across all marketing touchpoints
5. Inventory Procurement & Controls
Manage inventory of all spa products consumables and retail items
Negotiate with suppliers to achieve cost efficiencies while maintaining premium quality
Implement robust controls to minimise wastage theft and misuse
6. Financial & Commercial Performance
Own and manage the spas Profit & Loss (P&L) performance
Drive revenue growth through pricing strategy menu engineering retail sales and membership programmes
Monitor and control operating costs including labour consumables and overheads
Prepare weekly and monthly performance reports with clear insights and recommendations for improvement
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelors Degree/Diploma in Hospitality Management Business Administration Wellness Management or a related field (preferred)
Professional certification in Spa Management Aesthetics or Wellness Therapy is an advantage
Minimum 57 years of managerial experience in a spa wellness hospitality or luxury service environment
Strong understanding of spa treatments wellness concepts and luxury service standards
Proven leadership communication and problem-solving skills
Strong commercial and financial acumen
Excellent command of English and Bahasa Malaysia
Willingness to work weekends and public holidays as required
What We Offer
Newly renovated luxury spa facility
Competitive salary and benefits package
Clear career progression and leadership development opportunities
Supportive professional and growth-oriented working environment
Benefits
Free parking
Gym membership
Staff discounts
Health insurance
Opportunities for promotion and professional development
This role is ideal for a passionate spa professional who thrives in a leadership position and is excited to build a premium wellness brand from a strong foundation into an industry leader.