Asst. Spa Director

Compensation Type: Yearly Highgate Hotels:

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands.

Location:

Located in the exclusive Nob Hill neighborhood and in the process of going through a complete reimagination, The Huntington provides guests with modern amenities and conveniences within a historic space. Guests can enjoy fine dining, a three level spa, beautiful rooms and suites as well as meeting and event spaces without ever leaving the property. The Huntington provides guests with the best location and amenities San Francisco has to offer.

Overview:

The Assistant Spa Director supports the overall leadership, strategic execution, and daily operations of the luxury spa. This role ensures that the spa consistently delivers exceptional service, operational excellence, and a brand-aligned guest experience. The Assistant Spa Director partners closely with the Spa Director to train teams, manage performance, uphold quality standards, and drive revenue across all spa departments.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and provide ideas to increase spa revenue.
• Monitor and control departmental expenses and payroll.
• Hire, train, supervise and evaluate all supervisors of spa departments.
• Oversee hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of all spa staff, with assistance of supervisors when appropriate
• Ensure overall member satisfaction.
• Participate in the development of the spa operating budget.
• Maintain communication with all departments of the hotel.
• Develop managers and supervisors for future advancement.
• Guide and supervise the on-going training program.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of each program area and see that programs are continually updated.
• Research and develop new spa treatments and programs to create new packages.
• Perform duties of programmer, reception, spa attendant and sales clerk. Ensure procedures and quality standards are met.
• Conduct regular spa staff meetings for the purpose of informing, training and inspiring staff.
• Monitor and maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the spa facility.
• Oversee spa physical plant to ensure facilities and equipment are in proper condition and good working order.
• Assist in ordering equipment and supplies, and maintain inventory control for all spa areas.
• Assist in planning and coordination of evening seminars/presentations for guests on spa related topics.
• Assist in reconciliation of monthly general ledger and income statements.
• Recommend special projects/promotions and execute them as directed by the Spa Director.
• Perform daily walk-through inspections and weekly written inspections and follow-up.
• Ensure quarterly written maintenance inspections.
• Conduct monthly staff meetings.
• Oversee spa newsletter and marketing collateral production.
• Answer all guest/member complaints and suggestions.
• Coach, counsel and conduct performance appraisals for employees.
• Enforce all spa and hotel policies.
• Attend all member functions.
• Participate in Public Relations events as needed

Qualifications:

• 4-year college degree required.
• At least 2 years of experience in club management required, with 1 year of management in high quality, luxury-oriented resort spa or destination spa facility.
• In depth knowledge of the following: fitness prescription, front desk operations, club maintenance and housekeeping, treatment design and creation.
• LMT or Aesthetics license desired.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Must have high level of physical fitness.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing nametags.
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.