Spa Therapist

Role summary

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The Spa Therapist is responsible for delivering professional massages, body treatments, facials and other wellness services while creating a calm, welcoming experience for guests. Candidates should hold relevant beauty or wellness qualifications and have practical experience in spa therapy, massage techniques or a similar hospitality environment. Good knowledge of treatment procedures, hygiene standards and product use is expected. The role requires strong communication and customer-service skills, a polished appearance, attention to detail and the ability to recommend suitable treatments or retail products appropriately. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays is important. Candidates should be comfortable working as part of a multicultural hotel team and consistently uphold Westin’s service and wellness standards.

About the employer

The Westin Singapore is a luxury wellness-focused hotel located in the Marina Bay area, operated under Marriott International’s Westin Hotels & Resorts brand. Westin is known for its emphasis on wellbeing, with services and facilities designed to help guests sleep well, eat well, move well and feel refreshed while travelling. The Singapore property serves business and leisure travellers and offers rooms, dining venues, meeting facilities, fitness amenities and spa services. As part of Marriott International, the hotel provides employees with exposure to global hospitality standards, multicultural teams and potential career mobility across an extensive international network. Team members are generally expected to deliver warm, professional service while maintaining high standards of grooming, guest care, safety and operational discipline. Employment packages may include service charge, staff meals, training, hotel discounts and other benefits, depending on the contract and eligibility.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, modern island city with strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, retail, finance, technology and healthcare. Hospitality jobs are concentrated around Marina Bay, Orchard, Sentosa, the airport and central business districts. The culture is multicultural and generally respectful, punctual and service-oriented, with English widely used at work alongside Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. Public transport is efficient, safe and affordable, although accommodation can be expensive. New arrivals commonly share apartments or live farther from the city centre to reduce costs. Foreign employees normally require an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass, S Pass or Work Permit; eligibility depends on salary, qualifications and government rules. Employers usually guide successful candidates through the application process. Singapore’s warm, humid climate, excellent healthcare, clean public spaces and convenient lifestyle are attractive, but competition for jobs and relatively high living costs should be considered before relocating.