Spa Therapist (Female)

Role summary

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The Spa Therapist (Female) provides professional massage, body, and beauty treatments while maintaining high standards of guest care, hygiene, and service. Candidates should have relevant spa therapy qualifications, practical experience in a hotel or resort spa, and knowledge of treatment techniques, products, contraindications, and health and safety procedures. Strong communication, grooming, customer-service, and consultation skills are expected. The role requires sensitivity to guest needs, accurate treatment records, cleanliness of treatment rooms, and the ability to recommend suitable services or products professionally. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays is normally required. Female candidates may be preferred to meet guest privacy requirements.

About the employer

Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort & Spa is a beachfront property in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, operated under Marriott International’s Sheraton brand. The resort offers guest rooms and suites, restaurants, leisure facilities, meeting spaces, and a spa serving both hotel guests and local visitors. Sheraton hotels are known for welcoming service, comfortable social spaces, and facilities designed for business and leisure travelers. As part of Marriott International, the property generally follows structured standards for guest service, professional conduct, training, and employee development. Working at the resort may provide exposure to an international hospitality environment, multicultural colleagues, and guests from many countries. Benefits and employment conditions vary by contract and should be confirmed directly with the employer during the recruitment process.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but it offers strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, retail, aviation, wellness, and business services. Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah employ many hotel, spa, restaurant, and resort professionals. The culture is multicultural and respectful, with Islamic traditions influencing dress, public behavior, working hours, and holidays. Life is modern and convenient, although summer heat, traffic, and living costs can be challenging. Sharjah is generally more conservative and family-oriented than Dubai, with access to beaches, museums, markets, and cultural attractions. Employers commonly sponsor work visas, arrange medical checks, and may provide accommodation, transport, insurance, and annual flights, depending on the contract. Do not work on a tourist visa. Confirm salary, service charge, accommodation, leave, probation, and visa sponsorship before relocating. A passport, verified qualifications, medical clearance, and police documents may be required.