Overview
Luxury Spa & Health Club Manager - Bahrain (Director of Spa & Wellness) for a landmark five‑star hotel in Manama. Lead the upcoming luxury spa project while overseeing a fully renovated health and fitness facility (completed 2025). Play a key role in design, development, and launch of a spa experience that will redefine wellness in the region. Planning for a 2026 opening.
The Opportunity : A New Luxury Spa Destination
Planned Opening in 2026, the expansive wellness facility is in its second design phase with construction scheduled for early next year. As the Spa & Health Club Manager, you will :
- Play a key role in shaping the design – influence layouts, technical features, treatment flow, and guest experience.
- Lead the pre-opening and operational launch – from menu development to recruitment and branding.
- Oversee a facility that includes :
- 10–12 treatment rooms
- Salt inhalation room for yoga and therapy
- Hot and cold hydrotherapy pools, including a 12–13°C cold plunge
- Elegant, contemporary interiors designed to rival the region’s most prestigious spas
- The spa will operate as a standalone wellness destination , separate from the hotel’s fitness club, serving hotel guests and local members.
You’ll work alongside a strong supervisory team handling daily operations, allowing a focus on strategic leadership and spa development.
Your Role & Responsibilities
Provide strategic and hands-on leadership across both spa and health club operationsEnsure excellence in guest service, treatment quality, and wellness standardsRecruit, train, and inspire a team of 15–20 staff, in partnership with HRCollaborate with hotel leadership on financial performance, pricing, retail sales, and marketingDrive revenue, guest satisfaction, and brand positioning in the luxury wellness spaceBuild a loyal base of external and in-house guests through targeted promotions and digital presence (primarily Instagram)Who We’re Looking For
Seasoned spa leader with experience as Spa Manager or Assistant Director of Spa in a luxury hotel, resort, or branded wellness facilityKnowledge of Middle Eastern spa culture and guest expectations; regional experience is an advantageCombination of operational know-how, commercial acumen, and leadership skillsFluent English; Arabic is a strong asset and preferred if qualifications are equalA passion for creating extraordinary guest experiences through wellness and designWhat’s Offered
Competitive, tax-free compensation packageGenerous performance-based bonusFully furnished private 2-bedroom apartmentRelocation allowance, transportation, and annual flight homeOpportunity to shape a flagship spa project and grow your career within a leading international hotel brandSeniority level
DirectorEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
General Business, Customer Service, and MarketingIndustries
Hospitality, Hotels and Motels, and Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry#J-18808-Ljbffr