Director Of Spa

About Us

Hotel Ivy is a true luxury, Forbes recommended hotel in downtown Minneapolis. We're an intimate, boutique hotel with a limited 136 guestrooms and unique event spaces. From our famed Penthouse atop the Historic Ivy Tower, to our three new onsite restaurants and bars, and our Forbes 4 Star retreat at Anda Spa and Fitness, we're the perfect complement to time spent in the Twin Cities! Our gracious team is ready to welcome you to the family. You can be part of a passionate group of people that has fun, works hard, and loves one another. When you join the HEI family, you also get the benefit of the HEI Loves culture. HEI Loves is dedicated to celebrating our associates by offering the most competitive compensation, benefits, and PTO programs. Our associates are also eligible to take advantage of everything from health and wellness packages and robust retirement plans to travel benefits, product and service discounts, and much more. Don't meet every single requirement of this job? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Overview

We are looking for a experienced Spa Director to join our team at Anda Spa at The Hotel Ivy, part of The Luxury Collection with Marriott.

Like the best things in life, the philosophy at Anda Spa, a Swedish word meaning 'spirit', is rooted in balance. Our modern wellness retreat focuses on a deeper sense of well-being, allowing you to reconnect your body, mind and spirit. Personalized spa treatments and rituals are inspired by a sense of vitality which offers you a calmer, more balanced, perspective on life. Anda Spa offers a full range of wellness offerings inspired by the healing power of crystals and mindfulness including massages, advanced facial treatments, nail services and fitness programming.

As our Director of Spa, you will provide guidance and leadership to The Spa, ensuring consistent compliance with spa industry guidelines and hotel policies, and quality guest service while maximizing departmental profits.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage spa's daily quality process including goal communication, associate improvement, and compliance with HEI Hotels and Resorts' standards of product and performance, service recovery and problem resolution. Disseminate feedback from comment cards, guest satisfaction and service failure measurements and coach accordingly.

• Interview, hire, train, motivate, conduct performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate for spa associates including, but not limited to Manager(s), Supervisor(s), Therapists, Front Desk and Attendants.

• Maintain accurate and up to date records regarding required licensing of spa staff.

• Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.

• Assign and instruct Spa Therapists and Associates in details of work. Observe performance and encourage improvement. Monitor business levels and hotel occupancy and make staffing adjustments accordingly.

• Field guest complaints, conducting thorough research to develop the most effective solutions and negotiate results.

• Supervise the budgeting, forecasting, cost and inventory controls.

• Prepare Forecast expenses and actual results for the spa revenue and expenses.

• Provide expertise with regard to the spa's core business vis-à-vis company meetings and activities.

• Be available and able to assist in all aspects of operations as needed based on business needs.

• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.

• Perform any other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, college degree preferred.

• Hotel experience preferred.

• Requires the exercise of considerable managerial skill as position involves frequent decisions, meeting of deadlines, negotiations of contracts of vendors, analytical ability and the planning, organization development and coordination of large scale work projects.

• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger and collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.

• Complex mathematical skills and considerable skill in the use of a calculator to prepare complex mathematical calculations without error, i.e. budgets, forecasting.

• Ability to be mobile for significant distances between and within buildings on the property. Ability to observe performance and detect signs of emergency situations and respond with proper action with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status.

Work today, get paid today! We proudly partner with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows our associates access to their earnings when they want them.

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.