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Ella Hotels and Resorts

Greek luxury eco-chic resort operator

SPA Manager

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Full-timeSobernheim, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A relevant vocational qualification or degree in Spa Management, Wellness, Hospitality, Aesthetics, or a related field is required.
  • Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken, is essential.
  • Willingness to relocate to Germany is required.
  • Proven management experience in a spa, wellness hotel, or comparable upscale hospitality environment is required.
  • Strong knowledge of spa operations, treatments, wellness facilities, and service standards is required.
  • Computer literacy, including Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Office, is required.
  • Technical knowledge of a wide variety of spa treatments is required.
  • Familiarity with service standards such as LQA and Forbes is required.
  • Leadership and supervisory skills are required.
  • A focus on sales and achieving financial budgets is required.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily Spa & Wellness operations, including treatment areas, saunas, pools, relaxation areas, and fitness facilities.
  • Implement, monitor, and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures, service protocols, and quality standards.
  • Oversee procurement, inventory management, stock control, and efficient use of products, equipment, and supplies.
  • Ensure compliance with financial controls, including verification and regular auditing of transactions, payments, discounts, and complimentary services, in coordination with Finance.
  • Conduct regular facility inspections to ensure operational readiness, cleanliness, hygiene, safety, and presentation; coordinate with Maintenance and other departments to ensure proper equipment functioning, preventive maintenance, and prompt resolution of technical issues.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and sustainability standards, promote responsible resource management and waste reduction, and report environmental risks appropriately.
  • Attend daily hotel operational meetings and weekly meetings with the Corporate Wellness Director to review performance, priorities, and ongoing initiatives.
  • Lead, motivate, and develop a professional, guest-focused, commercially aware spa team, fostering a positive and accountable working environment.
  • Manage staffing levels, duty rosters, vacation planning, and labor productivity according to operational needs.
  • Lead recruitment, onboarding, and staff training to ensure compliance with treatment protocols, SOPs, and service standards.
  • Conduct daily team briefings, provide ongoing coaching, and establish individual development plans through regular performance evaluations.
  • Ensure a warm, welcoming, personalized, and consistently high-quality guest experience throughout all spa facilities.
  • Maintain an active presence within the spa and throughout the hotel, uphold high service standards, and proactively promote the spa and wellness offering to hotel guests.
  • Personally attend to VIP guests and ensure their individual needs and preferences are addressed.
  • Monitor guest satisfaction, handle complaints and feedback professionally, and implement improvements to the overall spa experience.
  • Achieve departmental revenue and profitability targets through effective budgeting, cost control, and revenue optimization.
  • Monitor financial and operational KPIs, including revenue, capture rate, average treatment value, therapist and treatment room utilization, retail sales, and labor costs.
  • Optimize appointment scheduling, staffing allocation, and available capacity while monitoring cancellations, rejected bookings, and lost revenue opportunities.
  • Develop and implement pricing strategies, packages, promotions, and retail initiatives to maximize revenue and profitability.
  • Establish daily sales targets and coach the team in treatment promotion, upselling, and retail sales.
  • Prepare budgets, monthly revenue and expense reforecasts, and regular performance reports for the Corporate Wellness Director and Hotel Management.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative treatments, wellness concepts, packages, and guest experiences, keeping up to date with industry trends.
  • Identify and implement improvements in service quality, operational efficiency, spa facilities, and commercial performance.
  • Collaborate with Hotel Management, Front Office, Reservations, and Marketing to increase spa awareness, guest engagement, and revenue.
  • Propose and support the implementation of marketing initiatives, promotional campaigns, and wellness events, and the introduction of new services, products, and equipment.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Atlantis spa software is desirable.

About the Company

Ella Hotels and Resorts

Greek luxury eco-chic resort operator

Ella Resorts operates sustainable, luxury lifestyle resorts mainly in Greece, as the hotel arm of H.I.G. Capital. Its properties combine beachfront locations with local culture, offering adults-only retreats and family-friendly all-inclusive options, with amenities like spas, multiple pools, fine dining, and menus sometimes curated with Michelin-starred chefs. Revenue comes from room bookings, food and beverage, and other hospitality services, with a phased development plan to refresh properties over time. The brand differentiates itself through its eco-chic, sustainability focus, authentic Mediterranean experiences, and a growth plan to reach about 6,000 rooms in Greece and up to 10,000 rooms across the Mediterranean, supported by financing from Piraeus Bank.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$781M
Headquarters
Municipality of Marousi, Greece
Founded
2021

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