Spa Therapist - Kruger National Park Verfied

Salary Negotiable Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga more than 14 days ago 17-09-2019 1:28:55 PM
12-11-2019 1:28:55 PM
Spa Therapist.

World Class 5* Game Lodge - Kruger National Park - Mpumalanga

The role of the Spa Therapist is to carry out all Massage and Spa Treatments on the Spa Menu for our guests at all Lodges.

To ensure that guest satisfaction is achieved through the Aroma Boma experience and is of the highest level through

the implementation of Holistic Massage techniques derived from Africology.

We value feedback and put a lot of emphasis on responding to guest feedback in the running of all aspects of the Lodge.

Qualifications / Experience

• South African Citizen

• Minimum 2 years experience in 5 Star Establishments.

• CIDESCO – International Qualification essential

• CIBTAC – UK Qualification • SAAHSP – South African Qualification, preferable

• EC – Preferable but not essential

• Must have extensive massage experience

• Africology Trained (advantage)

• Experience in hosting guests at meal times would be an advantage

• English speaking • Driver’s License

Behaviours / Skills

• A passion for massage and holistic spa experience

• Computer literate and knows Excel

• Non-Smoker

• Well groomed, presentable and a good sense of personal hygiene

• Experience of stock taking and stock control

• Hands on approach

• Sensitive to cultural issues/ patient with colleagues

• Excellent social and interpersonal skills

• Sense of ownership and pride for the guest experience

• Be confident in selling treatments and products

• Strive to meet targets – acute awareness of targets and budgets

• Attention to detail

• Flexible attitude and willing to take on tasks as necessary

• Able to interact with guests and behave appropriately

• Ability to plan and organize

• Must be self-motivated, be able to work alone and work effectively without supervision

• A sense of fun and understanding of the Virgin way of doing things

• Realistic expectations of bush life

What you will do

• Primarily massage/holistic body treatments

• Basic Facials and other beauty treatments on a small scale i.e. waxing

• Cover each Spa in rotation with other therapists

• Be flexible and move between lodges • Ensure all treatments are charged accordingly

• Monitor and maintain the Aroma Boma standards with other therapists

• Work with the team and support where needed

• Host guests in the evenings twice in a two-week cycle

• Assist in lodge operations when not occupied with guests, includes hosting guests

• Assist any Brides on their Wedding Day, would include a bit of make-up and hair on a small scale

• Play your part in ensuring guests get the Lodge's experience at its best

• Maintain a high level of hygiene in line with statutory requirements

Salary R 8 300 including accommodation

Opportunity to earn commission as per commission structure

Live-in basic furnished accommodation

R953.00 food allowance over and above salary and meals provided whilst on duty

Medical Aid - Company contribution 50%

Pension Fund - Company contribution 50%

Gratuities left by guests

1% of Revenue Gratuity split by Spa Team

20 Bed nights for family and friends annually at R500 p/p/p/night