Overview
The Grand is York’s only five-star hotel, situated in the very heart of the historic city, now has an opening for a Spa Treatment Manager to join their wellness team.
As a Spa Treatment Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing the spa treatment operations within our luxury 5-star hotel, ensuring all treatments are delivered to the highest standard of excellence, reflecting the hotel’s commitment to guest wellbeing, professionalism, and service quality. Acting as a role model and hands-on leader, the Spa Treatment Manager oversees the Spa Therapist team, maintains treatment quality and consistency, ensures full compliance with Health and Safety standards, and drives both guest satisfaction and commercial success through effective team leadership, training, and operational efficiency.
Qualifications and Experience Required
* Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Senior Therapist or Treatment Manager in a luxury spa or 5-star hotel environment.
* Recognised beauty or spa therapy qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3, CIDESCO, CIBTAC, ITEC).
* Strong hands-on treatment skills across massage, facials, body therapies, and advanced skincare.
* Natural leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop others.
* Passionate about wellness and committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
* Highly organised, with excellent time management and attention to detail.
* Confident in using spa booking systems and managing therapist schedules.
* Flexible approach to working shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Responsibilities
* Oversee the daily operations of the treatment department, ensuring all treatment rooms, equipment, and facilities are impeccably maintained and guest-ready at all times.
* Ensure that treatments are delivered in accordance with brand standards and health & safety guidelines.
* Lead, manage and support the team of spa therapists, fostering a culture of excellence, professionalism and continuous improvement.
* Conduct regular one-to-one meetings, appraisals and performance reviews.
* Organise and deliver regular training sessions and product knowledge workshops.
* Ensure all guests receive a world-class spa experience, from consultation to treatment completion.
* Handle any treatment-related guest feedback or complaint promptly and professionally, ensuring full resolution and guest satisfaction.
* Conduct regular treatment audits and hands-on evaluations to ensure therapists consistently meet luxury service expectations.
* Monitor therapists techniques, service timings, and guest interaction to ensure excellence.
* Prepare and manage therapist schedules based on business levels, ensuring optimal coverage and efficient use of staff resources.
* Track and improve therapist utilisation and treatment room productivity.
* Drive retail performance through therapist education, target setting and daily focus on add-on sales.
* Ensure therapists understand and confidently promote spa products and services.
* Collaborate with the Spa Manager to review and update the treatment menu in line with seasonal promotions, guest demand and industry trends.
* Support the development and execution of spa promotions and packages.
* Manage ordering and usage of professional treatment products and consumables.
* Ensure accurate stock control and cost-effective product usage without compromising quality.
* Ensure full compliance with industry standards, legal requirements and company policies (e.g., COSHH, Health & Safety, Risk Assessments).
* Maintain up-to-date therapist certifications and training records.
* Work closely with the Spa Manager, Front Office and Housekeeping teams to ensure smooth guest flow and operational coordination.
* Represent the treatment department at management meetings when required.
Package on Offer
The Grand, York is proud to provide our team with a variety of benefits to enhance and drive engagement. We believe in consistent and tangible reward and recognition initiatives, and we put health and wellbeing firmly at the heart of our employer brand. Joining The Grand, York is not just a career, but a deeply rewarding journey with limitless opportunities to develop and grow.
* Basic salary: £34,000
* Fully funded and supported Apprenticeship programmes up to level 7
* Supervisory and Management development training programmes, Ignite and Inspire.
* Splendid Family discounts across our group – on accommodation, food and drink.
* Enjoy being creative with friends and family with a 50% discount on cookery classes in our Grand Cookery School
* We operate a monthly Grand Family shop, where you can buy bulk items to help with the cost of living.
* Discounted local NCP car parking and discount off local First bus travel.
* Experience our hotel as a guest with a complimentary guest experience for you and a guest within your 90-day probation period
* Monthly pay day treats and an annual ‘Thank You’ week – full of treats and activities.
* We celebrate our diverse workforce with awareness days and diversity lunches.
* Visit York discounts to visit local attractions and experience what our wonderful city has to offer.
* We love to recognise our Grand Family through Grand Star of The Month, Grand Celebrity of The Week, Probation Pass lunch and Long Service recognition dinner. Enjoy our annual Grand Family party, with many other social events throughout the year.
* Company Pension salary sacrifice scheme.
* Access to our Cycle to Work scheme through Green Commute Initiative to support health and wellbeing and our environment.
* Make a difference and join our Grand Goes Green Team, our Grand Plans Team to help organise our social events and raise funds for our nominated charities. There is also opportunity to represent your department in our Grand Family Forum.
* Fully funded and supported ESOL classes (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
* 12 Mental Health First Aiders onsite to provide signposting and initial support.
* Retail Trust Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to give free, confidential 24-hour support and advice whenever you may need it.
* Employee referral scheme – refer a friend or family member and receive a £350 incentive payment.
* No split shifts, 2 days off together.
* Complimentary light breakfast, lunch, and dinner whilst on shift as well as complimentary tea, coffee and fruit.
APPLY NOW
Please click Apply for Job to be redirected to The Grand’s careers page, where you can submit your CV. Once submitted, your application will be sent directly to their recruitment team for review. If your profile matches their requirements, a member of their team will contact you to discuss the next steps.
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