Holistic Practitioner
Healing Earth Global
We have an exciting new position available for an experienced Holistic Practitioner at a luxury 5 star spa in the Cape Winelands.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Delivering variety of Holistic Spa therapies and procedures to a high quality and standard
- Display deep knowledge and understanding of nutrition, exercise, mind-body connection, wellness, yoga, meditation
- Plan and deliver a variety of Holistic Spa services, including Yoga and Meditation sessions, basic body massages and any other Holistic services offered professionally and in a safe and comfortable manner as per Spa Protocols
- Assist with personal development and life-coaching for guests advantageous
- Display knowledge on performing Guest retreats and workshops
- Design and execute all wellness activities, retreats and events in an organized and professional manner along with Spa Manager
- Design wellness retreats including all activities, treatments and take ownership of managing events along with Spa Manager
- Deliver motivational talks and holistic/wellness activities
- Assist Spa Manager to promote wellness programs through local market and build strong wellness and holistic database as needed
- Ensure 5-star guest interaction and satisfaction, consistently to ensure service promise is fulfilled
- Perform opening and closing procedures of the Spa as laid out in Spa Operating Procedures as needed
- Always act as a Guest Liaison and manage all guest enquiries and bookings in assistance with Spa Manager and assistant Spa Manager .
- Support Spa Manager and Assistant Spa Manager to complete all end of day Revenue reports, recording all guest invoices, treatments, revenue generating sales in an accurate and correct manner
- Ensure that all room charges are correctly and promptly charged with guest signature as acknowledgement
- Assist Spa Manager with month end report submission, Monthly Stock take reports, Onboarding of new staff members if and where needed
- Capture daily data and capacity of Spa guests and visits and hotel occupancies to maximize business opportunities as needed
- Provide direction, oversight, and guidance to the Spa team members
- Assist Spa Manager and Assistant Spa Manager with efficient training of the Spa Team in all aspects of job tasks, procedures, products, and equipment as required by Management
- Well versed in all aspects of the Spa's operations, i.e. business telephone, Guest relations, retail sales, spa services
- Identify and capitalise on opportunities to up & Cross-sell products, services, and packages available to improve guest experiences
- Identify and capitalise on revenue opportunities to support Financial targets and KPI’s
- Work with Spa Manager and full team members to ensure Spa Par stock are in good condition, clean and at sufficient levels.
- Maintain a neat, clean, and hygienic working environment
- Support management of the Spa Reception alongside the Spa manager and Assistant Spa Manager as required (answering the phone, cash up’s, scheduling of appointments) and general housekeeping duties along.
- Adhere to department specific Grooming Standards laid out in company guidelines
- Conduct Spa Tours to guests and answer questions confidently and knowledgeable as required
- Ensure clear and respectful communication between all spa team members and other departments as required
- When doing classes or services, be on time for appointments and thoroughly review appointments after completing each service and shift
- Ensure the facility is in peak condition at all times (operations and cleanliness).
- Ensure Guest/member satisfaction at all times by ensuring that safety and service is always the spa's first priority.
- Serve as a link between the hotel and the spa department and ensure effective communications between both parties
- Assist Spa Manager in the implementation of 12-month marketing and promotional activity plan.
- Identify new business and marketing opportunities.
- Maintain thorough knowledge of competitors, including location, product offering, pricing, promotions and sales techniques.
- Assist Spa Manager with and ensure that departmental communication meetings are effective.
- Facility walk-through to have visual presence within department for all spa staff.
- Carry out any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Spa Management
Requirements
- Display deep knowledge and understanding of nutrition, exercise, mind-body connection, wellness, yoga, meditation
- Deliver a variety of Holistic Spa services, including Yoga and Meditation sessions, basic body massages and any other Holistic services, inclusive of Ayurvedic treatments advantageous, professionally and in a safe and comfortable manner as per Spa Protocols
- Assist with personal development and life-coaching for guests advantageous
- Design and execute all wellness activities, retreats and events in an organized and professional manner along with Spa Manager
- Design wellness retreats including all activities, treatments and take ownership of managing events along with Spa Manager
- Deliver motivational talks and holistic/wellness activities
- Deliver variety of Spa services and procedures to a high quality and standard
Additional Holistic Knowledge (Advantageous but not essential)
- Understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles is an advantage
- Pilates-based movement or mindful body conditioning experience is an advantage
- Experience in guided movement practices such as gentle aerobics or wellness flow sessions is an advantage
- Ability to facilitate intuitive or reflective wellness practices (e.g. tarot or symbolic guidance) is an advantage
- Training or experience in energy healing modalities such as Reiki or crystal healing is an advantage
- Sound healing facilitation (singing bowls, vibrational therapy, frequency work) is an advantage
- Knowledge of somatic awareness, embodiment practices, or trauma informed movement is an advantage
- Experience in nature based wellness practices such as forest bathing or mindfulness-in-nature sessions is an advantage
To Apply
Please send your CV, a motivational cover letter, and at least three contactable references to:
***email_hidden*** / [email protected]
Only applicants with the relevant qualifications and the required experience in luxury spa management will be considered.