Director Of Spa
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Director Of Spa

About the job

Marriott International portfolio of brands includes both JW Marriott and Marriott Hotels.

Marriott Hotels, Marriott International’s flagship brand with more than 500 global locations, is advancing the art of hosting so that our guests can travel brilliantly. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep this promise by delivering premium choices, sophisticated style, and well-crafted details. With your skills and imagination, together we will innovate and reinvent the future of travel.

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 80 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you’re happy, our guests will be happy. It’s as simple as that. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you’ll be part of a community and enjoy a true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can really pursue your passions in a luxury environment. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That’s The JW Treatment™.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for managing and supervising all areas of the spa, including its programs, services, hours of operation, facilities and staff. Coordinates the delivery of spa services, including salon, skin care, fitness and wellness, massage, program coordinating, reservations, reception desk and locker room areas. As a department head, directs and works with the management team and hourly employees to successfully execute all spa operations. Strives to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction and maximize the financial performance of the department.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 4 years experience in the spa, guest services, front desk, sales and marketing, or related professional area.

OR

• 4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the spa, guest services, front desk, sales and marketing, or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Spa Sales and Marketing Strategy

• Identifies and recommends new products and product enhancements to remain competitive in the market.

• Creates and coordinating special services for groups including group gifting programs, group amenities, group turndown gifts, letters and invitations, creating special spa services for specific groups and spa contract addendum negotiation.

• Develops and Manages spa promotions including gifting programs, gift with purchase, co-op marketing efforts and holiday events.

• Ensures spa services are included in all property-related marketing and advertising.

Managing Spa Operations and Budgets

• Selects vendors for spa retail operations and managing contract agreements.

• Oversees retail product research, product selection and purchasing, product display.

• Manages supply inventories and purchasing control, including uniforms.

• Monitors the spa's actual and projected sales to ensure revenue goals are met or exceeded.

• Maintains cleanliness of spa and related areas and equipment.

Managing Spa Revenue Management Strategy

• Monitors and Manages the payroll function.

• Manages areas of operation to budget by reviewing operating statements, budget worksheets and payroll progress reports.

• Manages Spa controllable expenses such guest amenities, linen expense, professional salon products, plants, decorations and paper supplies to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.

Providing and Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

• Investigates reports and follows-up on guest incidents.

• Ensures corrective measures are implemented to prevent a reoccurrence.

• Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifying excellent customer service, and creating a positive atmosphere for guest relations.

• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.

• Establishes guidelines so employees understand expectations and parameters.

• Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals and/or managers.

• Reviews comment cards, guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.

• Reviews findings with employees to develop appropriate corrective action, sharing plans with property leadership and ensuring corrective action is taken to continuously improve results.

• Incorporates guest satisfaction as a component of departmental meetings with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Strives to improve service performance.

Conducting Human Resources Activities

• Interviews and hires management and hourly employees with the appropriate skills to meet the business needs of the operation.

• Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position and monitors progress.

• Administers the performance appraisal process for direct report managers.

• Develops business goals and creates appropriate development plans.

• Assists employees based on their individual strengths, development needs, career aspirations and abilities.

• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and Ensuring employees do the same within the team.

• Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an “open door” policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.

• Ensures employees are treated fairly and equitably.

• Strives to improve employee retention.

• Brings issues to the attention of Human Resources as necessary.

• Manages employee progressive discipline procedures for areas of responsibility.

• Ensures property policing are administered fairly and consistently.

• Ensures disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and supporting the Peer Review Process.

• Ensures that regular on-going communication is happening in all areas of responsibility to create awareness of business objectives and communicating expectations, recognizes performance, and produces desired business results.

 
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

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  • Language required: English.

The company

Explore the Marriott Marquis City Center Doha Hotel, centrally located in Doha’s Diplomatic area, only 30 minutes from the Hamad International Airport. Towering above the West Bay business district, this contemporary hotel's unique location features panoramic views of the Doha’s skyline, Arabian Sea and the Corniche.

Top among hotels in Doha, it boasts 579 guestrooms including 122 luxurious Doha apartment suites with top notch conveniences to ensure a comfortable stay for business and leisure. Unwind and recharge in excellent on-site dining options featuring award winning restaurants in Doha, an enticing outdoor and indoor pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, and our Saray Spa.

Experience a new take on 'taking a meeting' with over 12,870 sq ft of flexible space and 18 conference rooms, welcoming meetings or events of any size. The Marriott Marquis City Center Doha Hotel is not just a hotel, it is an idea that travel should be brilliant.

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Director Of Spa

Doha, Qatar

Full-time, Indefinite

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