Spa Therapist

Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Spa Treatments

• Must have proficiency in all treatments offered in the spa menu.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of all treatment ingredients and recipes.
• Must have thorough knowledge of the procedures and benefits for all spa treatments.
• Must understand how to safely operate equipment used in treatments.
• Must be able to use and prescribe therapy and retail products appropriately.

Professionalism

• Ensure excellent grooming standards are observed at all times.
• Start and finish treatments on time.
• Regularly check the appointment book for timely set up of treatments.
• Be flexible with working hours if necessary, in order to fit guest requirements.
• Attend the daily briefing with the Spa Manager/Spa Supervisor, to ensure awareness of any information required for the day.
• Conduct all treatments professionally. Therapists may not compromise either themselves or Devarana Spa by permitting any guest to act improperly. In such situations, the therapist should politely excuse herself from the treatment and advise the Manager/Supervisor.
• Therapists are not permitted, under any circumstances, to solicit or request gratuities in the form of tips or payment in kind. Any gifts offered by clients must be declared to the Spa Manager/Spa Supervisor.
• Report to Spa Manager/Spa Supervisor any issues, whether internal or external, that may affect the optimal functioning of the spa.
• Inform the Spa Manager/Spa Supervisor if stocks are running low, and assist in the inventory checks conducted.
• Therapists should be familiar with all general hotel procedures, and the facilities and activities of all other departments.

Guest Care

• Ensure that guests receive an excellent standard of guest care as outlined in the company standards and procedures.
• Before treatment check any contra-indications by looking at the therapist job form, or asking reception.
• Greet guests warmly and politely in the Thai way.
• Treat guests with the utmost courtesy and respect.
• Assist guests with belongings.
• Ensure sufficient amenities are stocked for each treatment.
• Ensure guest knows where amenities in treatment room are located.
• Use guest name at least 3 times during treatment.
• Check pressure, temperature and general comfort levels.
• Ensure guest privacy at all times.
• Give clear instructions to guest on changing or other requirements.
• Give guest notice of any unusual procedures or advise of sequence of the treatment and procedures.
• After treatment remind guests to take their jewelry and belongings.

Treatment Room Presentation

• Ensure that treatment room is clean and properly set up before each treatment.
• Room and surfaces clean and tidy.
• Shower and toilet clean and dry.
• Burner lit.
• Sufficient guest amenities for entire treatment.
• Massage beds set up correctly according to company standards.
• Towels, robes and bath mats placed according to company standards.
• Product neatly laid out.
• Equipment ready for use.
• Report any rooms that do not meet the standard of cleanliness required to the Spa Manager/Spa Supervisor.
• Report any damage of equipment or fixtures and fittings immediately to Spa Manager/Spa Supervisor.

Cleanliness and Hygiene

• All surfaces, equipment, utensils and products must be hygienically cleaned and/or sterilized in accordance with company standards and procedures.
• Report any surfaces, equipment, utensils and products that do not meet company hygiene standards to the Spa Manager/Spa Supervisor.

Equipment

• All spa equipment must be cleaned and maintained in good working order. Damage or malfunction must be reported to the Spa Manager/Spa Supervisor.

Self Development

• Therapists are required to participate in ongoing training and assessment as organized by the Spa Manager/Spa Supervisor, to refine and upgrade skills.

Others

• Continuous learning through own IDP.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the superior.

Accountabilities

• Represents Dusit's brand and its values at all times.

Company's Culture

• Communicate and fully embrace the Company's culture (our Vision, our Mission and our Values).

CONFIDENTIALITY

• Ensure confidentiality and secure storage of all intellectual property and data bases, both hard copy and electronic.

Job Requirement

• Good knowledge in various Spa treatment.
• Ability to communicate basic English.
• At least 2 years of experience working in a 5-star environment.