The Role & Expectations
The work is carrying out a range of treatments, consulting guests on their needs, keeping the treatment rooms clean and serene, and sometimes recommending products. Good technique, physical stamina and a calm, professional and caring manner matter, since guests come to relax and trust you with their wellbeing for the duration of the treatment.
You will work in spas, hotels or resorts, often including evenings, weekends and holidays, with pay that starts around the minimum wage and rises with skill, reputation and tips. The work is physically demanding over a full day of treatments, and the setting is usually calm and pleasant.
You will need a recognised beauty or spa therapy qualification, gained through a college course or apprenticeship, plus training in specific treatments and insurance. Following hygiene and professional standards is essential, and experience can lead to senior therapist or spa management roles.
Daily Responsibilities
- Consult guests on treatments
- Carry out massages, facials and body treatments
- Prepare and clean treatment rooms
- Keep a calm, relaxing atmosphere
- Advise on and recommend products
- Follow hygiene and safety standards
- Manage bookings and treatment records