Spa Therapist - Casual Contract

Spa Therapist - Casual Contract

Location: Raffles London at The OWO, London, United Kingdom

Region: Luxury & Lifestyle

Description

• Come and join us in bringing the Raffles experience to London. The Raffles name is synonymous with luxury, glamour and extraordinary adventure. Raffles London at The OWO on London’s Whitehall unites the allure and heritage of Raffles with one of the world’s most historic addresses. This fine Grade II* Edwardian building has been transformed into a spectacular stage for dazzling celebrations; with fine dining, lively bars, the latest in wellness and beauty therapies, the most luxurious suites and rooms, versatile ballroom and event space. Within these much-storied walls, where legendary statesmen and women once shaped the modern world, guests are now invited to discover new and inspiring emotions and connections. At Raffles, you arrive as a guest, leave as a friend and return as family.

• Job Description

• Scope Of Position

• Your role will be responsible for performing spa treatment sessions within the spa and wellness department at the Raffles London OWO. Perform spa treatments in a safe and professional manner to the guest and member. You will endeavour to keep yourself updated with the latest trends and servicing protocols, in an effort to provide uncompromising attention to the guest and member. You will work in close contact with all other hotel departments to ensure a smooth and consistent service, surpassing the guests’ expectations.

Responsibilities

• Operation

• Act as an Ambassador for the spa representing the brand values for colleagues establishing relationships with internal and external stakeholders representing the values of the brand and Accor. This includes maintaining a professional appearance at all times.

• Knowledgeable about all aspects of treatments, products, spa therapy and the facility.

• Perform spa treatments in a safe, professional and hygienic manner.

• Recommend treatment aftercare and sell spa retail products.

• Maintain ample inventory of necessary products to perform treatments, all in an orderly and neat fashion.

• Maintain the high standards of the treatment rooms and its inventory and equipment.

• Report for appointments on time and thoroughly review appointments before after completing each service.

• Always maintain a courteous, friendly and professional demeanour with guests / members.

• Assist in the operations of the spa, reception, thermal areas and whenever possible for spa guests and colleagues.

• Health and Safety

• Ensure that all potential and real hazards are reported immediately and rectified.

• Be fully conversant with all departmental Fire, Emergency and Bomb procedures.

• Ensure the safety of the persons and the property of all within the premises, by strict adherence to existing laws, statues and applicable ordinances, and by anticipating possible and probable hazards and conditions and either correcting them or pre-planning a defence against them.

• Stimulate and encourage a general awareness of Health and Safety in relation to all tasks and activities undertaken in the department.

Qualifications

• Essential

• Maintain current professional license.

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a spa therapist.

• Passion for wellness and previous experience working in luxury spas.

• Enthusiasm and commitment to delivering and offering the best service and experiences possible in any situation.

• A proven track record and ability to provide high levels of service under pressure.

• Exceptional communication and customer service skills, both written and spoken.

• Strong time management skills with the ability to multi-task while maintaining an immaculate and professional appearance.

• An understanding and willingness to contribute to a 24h operational schedule when required.

• Desirable

• Previous experience within a luxury hotel environment working with LQA, Forbes 5* or equivalent standards.

• Additional Information

• Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.

• LET YOUR PASSION SHINE

• We foster our creativity, our excellence and progressiveness. We interconnect with each other and our environment, to create a new kind of quiet luxury. With us, you can take pride in being part of a wider global team leading the way in local sustainability initiatives. Working together with our communities, we will empower you to make your own meaningful impact.