Spa / Wellness Manager
The Palm Beach Resort, LarnacaV A C A N C Y
We are preparing to open a new luxury resort in Larnaca, Cyprus, designed to deliver an exceptional hospitality experience through outstanding service, distinctive experiences, refined accommodation, and a strong connection to the destination.
As we prepare to enter the international luxury hospitality market, we are seeking an experienced, passionate, and commercially minded Spa / Wellness Manager to lead the resort's spa and wellness operations, develop a distinctive wellness offering, and create exceptional experiences that promote relaxation, wellbeing, and holistic rejuvenation.
The Spa / Wellness Manager will be responsible for the overall management, development, and performance of the resort's spa and wellness facilities, including treatment rooms, relaxation areas, thermal facilities, fitness and wellness spaces, and associated services, as applicable. The role will encompass treatment and service development, team leadership, operational management, guest experience, and the implementation of wellness programmes that reflect the resort's luxury positioning.
The role requires a strong balance of strategic thinking, operational excellence, wellness expertise, commercial awareness, and personalised service, ensuring that the spa and wellness offering meets the expectations of discerning international guests while creating a distinctive point of difference for the resort.
The successful candidate will be accountable for guest satisfaction, treatment quality, service standards, revenue generation, departmental profitability, team performance, and the effective management of facilities and resources. Through innovative wellness concepts, tailored treatments, fitness and relaxation experiences, and carefully curated programmes, the Spa / Wellness Manager will contribute to the resort's reputation as a destination for luxury, relaxation, and wellbeing.
The Palm Beach Resort, a five-star resort that brings together a world-class hotel, beachfront residences, exceptional dining, a luxury wellness spa, exciting event spaces and dynamic sports facilities.
Spa / Wellness Manager
The successful candidate should have:
Qualifications & Professional Experience
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Spa Management, Hospitality Management, Wellness Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Relevant professional qualifications in spa therapies, fitness, wellness, or holistic treatments are an advantage.
- Minimum of 5–7 years of relevant experience in spa, wellness, or leisure operations, preferably within luxury hotels, resorts, or internationally recognised hospitality brands.
- Demonstrated experience in a Spa Manager, Wellness Manager, Assistant Spa Manager, or equivalent management position, with responsibility for daily operations, service quality, and departmental performance.
- Proven ability to manage spa and wellness facilities, including treatment rooms, relaxation areas, fitness facilities, thermal experiences, and other wellness amenities, according to the resort's operational scope.
- Strong understanding of spa treatments, massage therapies, beauty and body treatments, holistic wellness practices, and contemporary luxury wellness trends.
- Experience in developing and implementing spa menus, treatment protocols, wellness packages, signature experiences, and personalised programmes tailored to different guest profiles.
- Proven ability to create distinctive wellness experiences that complement the resort's brand identity and appeal to luxury leisure travellers, couples, wellness-focused guests, and other target segments.
- Strong commercial and financial management skills, including budgeting, revenue forecasting, treatment pricing, retail sales, therapist productivity, cost control, and departmental profitability.
- Experience in developing strategies to increase treatment bookings, spa utilisation, average spend per guest, membership sales, repeat visits, and revenue from wellness services.
- Demonstrated ability to recruit, train, supervise, and motivate spa therapists, fitness instructors, receptionists, and other wellness personnel, as applicable.
- Strong knowledge of luxury service standards, guest consultation, treatment personalisation, service recovery, and the delivery of discreet and attentive guest care.
- Experience in implementing standard operating procedures, treatment quality standards, guest feedback systems, and performance monitoring processes.
- Sound understanding of hygiene, sanitation, health and safety requirements, treatment contraindications, professional boundaries, and the safe operation and maintenance of spa equipment.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with Rooms, Food & Beverage, Sales & Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, and other departments to develop integrated guest experiences and promote spa and wellness services.
- Experience in spa retail, product selection, inventory management, supplier relations, and the development of partnerships with premium skincare, beauty, fitness, or wellness brands is an advantage.
- Experience in luxury hospitality pre-opening projects, including concept development, facility planning, treatment menu creation, equipment and product selection, recruitment, training, and operational readiness, is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with spa management systems, online booking platforms, treatment scheduling tools, and relevant guest relationship management technologies is an advantage.
- Strong leadership, organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Excellent command of English, both written and spoken. Greek and additional languages relevant to the resort's international clientele are advantageous.
- Knowledge of the Cyprus tourism and wellness market, international spa trends, and luxury guest expectations is an advantage.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to shape and lead the spa and wellness offering of a new luxury resort in Cyprus.
- A key management position with meaningful influence over wellness concepts, service standards, guest satisfaction, and departmental performance.
- The opportunity to develop distinctive treatments, wellness programmes, and signature experiences from the pre-opening phase.
- A dynamic environment focused on wellbeing, innovation, personalised service, and operational excellence.
- Professional development and long-term career opportunities.
- A competitive remuneration and benefits package commensurate with experience and responsibilities.
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their spa and wellness management experience, relevant achievements, and approach to developing and operating a successful luxury spa and wellness offering.
Important to have: EU passport, progressive experience 10+ years, understanding of timelines for pre-opening and soft opening pre-requisites.
Join us in bringing a new luxury hospitality destination to life in Larnaca, Cyprus, and help create a distinctive sanctuary for relaxation, rejuvenation, and wellbeing that will become an integral part of the resort's luxury experience.
Please send your CV referring to the position by the 15th November, 2026 to