Spa Therapist Cum Receptionist

Role summary

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The Spa Therapist Cum Receptionist is expected to deliver professional spa treatments while providing friendly front-desk service. Typical requirements include relevant massage or beauty therapy qualifications, previous spa or hotel experience, good communication skills, basic computer knowledge, and a professional appearance. The candidate should be comfortable handling bookings, payments, guest enquiries, treatment preparation, and daily reception duties. A warm, service-minded personality, attention to hygiene, flexibility, and the ability to work in a multicultural resort environment are important. Experience with spa software and knowledge of additional wellness treatments would be an advantage. Fluency in English is generally expected, while other languages can be beneficial.

About the employer

Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa is a luxury island resort operated under Marriott International and located in the North Malé Atoll, a short speedboat journey from Velana International Airport. The resort offers guest rooms, villas, restaurants, bars, recreational facilities, and a full-service spa. It serves international leisure travellers and provides a highly guest-focused workplace where employees work alongside colleagues from many countries. As part of the Sheraton and Marriott Bonvoy family, the property generally follows established hospitality standards covering service, training, guest care, and operational quality. Resort employment may include staff accommodation, meals, transportation, uniforms, medical support, and service-charge participation, depending on the contract and position. Benefits and salary should be confirmed directly with the employer.

Working in Maldives

The Maldives offers hospitality opportunities in resorts, especially in spa services, food and beverage, housekeeping, diving, engineering, guest relations, and marine activities. Resort islands provide a structured lifestyle with accommodation, meals, recreation, and transport arranged by the employer, although work can involve long hours and limited access to towns. Maldivian culture is friendly and community-oriented, with Islam shaping local customs; modest dress and respectful behaviour are expected outside resort areas. Alcohol is generally available only on licensed resort islands. Foreign workers normally require an employer-sponsored Employment Approval and work permit; a tourist visa does not allow employment. Employers commonly arrange arrival formalities, airport transfers, and staff housing, but candidates should verify contract terms, medical checks, permit costs, and return travel before relocating. Malé and nearby local islands offer shopping, cafés, and services during time off.