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Spa Therapist
Role summary
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The Spa Therapist delivers professional massage, facial, body, and wellness treatments in line with JW Marriott standards. Candidates should hold a recognized spa or beauty therapy qualification, have practical experience in a luxury hotel or resort, and demonstrate knowledge of treatment techniques, hygiene, health and safety, and product usage. Strong communication, grooming, customer-service, and consultation skills are expected. The successful candidate should be comfortable working with international guests, recommending suitable treatments and products, maintaining treatment rooms, respecting confidentiality, and working flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays. Previous experience in a luxury resort, knowledge of additional wellness therapies, and relevant language skills would be advantageous.
Can I work in the Maldives?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Employer quota and work permit, paid by the employer; some roles are being reserved for Maldivians (2027 to 2030).
Watch for: Cashier jobs are reserved for Maldivians from February 2027; guest relations, tour guides, dive instructors, housekeeping, HR and front office managers follow by about 2030.
Official source: Ministry of Economic Development: Regulation on Foreign Employment. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the Maldives
Usual for the Maldives, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | On the island; shared for line staff |
|---|---|
| Meals | Full board |
| Flights | Joining flight and a yearly home ticket |
| Service charge | At least 10%, shared equally by all staff (by law); about USD 250 to 1,000+ a month, more at top resorts |
| Contract | 1 to 2 years; probation 3 months at most |
| Leave | 30 days |
| Income tax | 0% below about USD 3,900 a month, then 5.5% to 15% |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in the Maldives
Who can work there by passport, what a job usually includes, and island life.
About JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa
JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa is a luxury island resort located in the Shaviyani Atoll of the Maldives. It is part of JW Marriott, the luxury hospitality brand operated by Marriott International, and offers high-end accommodation, dining, wellness, recreation, and personalized guest services. The resort is known for its private villas, tranquil tropical setting, extensive spa facilities, and premium experiences designed for leisure travelers and families. Employees work in an international, service-focused environment where attention to detail, professionalism, discretion, and genuine hospitality are highly valued. Resort colleagues commonly receive benefits such as staff accommodation, meals, uniforms, transportation arrangements, training, and access to service-charge schemes, subject to the employment package and local regulations.