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Spa Therapist
Role summary
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The Spa Therapist role at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair involves delivering professional, personalised treatments while providing warm, attentive service consistent with luxury-hospitality standards. Candidates should hold a recognised qualification in massage and relevant beauty or spa treatments, with practical experience in a premium spa, hotel or wellness environment. Strong knowledge of treatment procedures, hygiene and health-and-safety requirements is expected. The successful candidate should be confident consulting with guests, recommending suitable treatments and products, maintaining accurate records and supporting smooth spa operations. Excellent communication, grooming, discretion and customer-service skills are essential. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays is normally required, together with a genuine interest in wellness and a calm, polished manner.
Can I work in the UK?
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How it works
How it works: Hotel jobs cannot be sponsored since July 2025; only youth schemes remain.
Official source: GOV.UK: Skilled Worker visa. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Live-in common in rural hotels |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff meals common |
| Flights | No |
| Service charge | 100% of tips and service charges to staff (by law) |
| Contract | Permanent or seasonal |
| Leave | 28 days |
| Income tax | About 14% in all at GBP 25,000 |
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About Mandarin Oriental Mayfair
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is an international luxury hospitality company known for elegant hotels, resorts and exceptional personalised service. The group operates properties across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas, combining local character with the refined standards associated with its Mandarin Oriental brand. Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London is a luxury hotel in central London offering stylish accommodation, dining, wellness facilities and highly attentive guest experiences. Its spa and wellness operations focus on thoughtful treatments, professional expertise and a calm, discreet atmosphere. Employees typically work in a service-led environment where presentation, cultural awareness, teamwork and attention to detail are highly valued. The company is also recognised for structured training, career development and a strong emphasis on creating memorable experiences for guests while supporting colleagues in a respectful workplace.