Spa Therapist

Role summary

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The Spa Therapist is expected to deliver professional massages, facials, body treatments and wellness services in line with St. Regis standards. Candidates should hold a recognized spa or beauty therapy qualification and have relevant experience in a luxury hotel or resort spa. Good knowledge of treatment techniques, hygiene procedures and product use is required. The role also requires excellent guest communication, a polished appearance, discretion and a warm, personalized approach. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays is essential. Experience with international guests, upselling treatments and working in a multicultural team would be an advantage.

About the employer

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort is a luxury island resort operated under Marriott International’s St. Regis brand. Located in the Dhaalu Atoll, the resort combines private villas, fine dining, personalized butler service and upscale wellness experiences in a secluded tropical setting. Its signature Iridium Spa offers treatments inspired by local surroundings and international wellness traditions. The resort serves affluent leisure travelers from around the world and places strong emphasis on refined service, attention to detail and personalized guest experiences. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with opportunities to develop hospitality, spa and customer-service skills. As an employer, the property commonly provides resort-based benefits such as staff accommodation, meals, uniforms, transportation within the island and access to Marriott training or career-development programs, subject to the employment offer.

Working in Maldives

The Maldives offers hospitality opportunities in resorts, spas, restaurants, diving, watersports, housekeeping, engineering and guest services. Resort islands provide a very different lifestyle from Malé: life is peaceful, close to nature and centered around the workplace, with beaches, coral reefs and water activities nearby. Maldivian culture is welcoming and strongly influenced by Islam, so modest clothing and respect for local customs are important, especially when visiting inhabited islands. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored work visa and must complete the required medical checks and immigration formalities; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Employers usually arrange accommodation, meals, airport transfers and work permits, but candidates should confirm all benefits in writing. Relocation involves international travel, limited shopping and fewer off-duty choices, while Malé provides more urban services during scheduled leave.