Luxury Spa & Health Club Manager - Bahrain (Director Spa)

Our client is a landmark five-star hotel in Manama and they are seeking a Spa & Health Club Manager (Director of Spa & Wellness) to take charge of its upcoming luxury spa project while overseeing a fully renovated (Completed 2025) health and fitness facility . This is a unique opportunity to be part of something exceptional from the ground up—contributing directly to the design, development, and launch of a spa experience that will redefine wellness in the region.

The Opportunity: A New Luxury Spa Destination

Planned Opening in 2026, this expansive wellness facility is currently in its second design phase, with construction scheduled for early next year. As the Spa & Health Club Manager, you will:

• Play a key role in shaping the design – your input will influence layouts, technical features, treatment flow, and guest experience.
• Lead the pre-opening and operational launch – from menu development to recruitment and branding.
• Oversee a facility that includes:
• 10–12 treatment rooms
• Private-use Turkish hammam
• Salt inhalation room for yoga and therapy
• Hot and cold hydrotherapy pools, including a 12–13°C cold plunge
• Elegant, contemporary interiors designed to rival the region’s most prestigious spas

The spa will operate as a standalone wellness destination , separate from the hotel’s fitness club, and will cater to a sophisticated, wellness-driven clientele of both hotel guests and local members.

You’ll work alongside a strong supervisory team that handles daily operations—allowing you to focus on strategic leadership and spa development.

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and hands-on leadership across both spa and health club operations
• Ensure excellence in guest service, treatment quality, and wellness standards
• Recruit, train, and inspire a team of 15–20 staff, in partnership with HR
• Collaborate with hotel leadership on financial performance, pricing, retail sales, and marketing
• Drive revenue, guest satisfaction, and brand positioning in the luxury wellness space
• Build a loyal base of external and in-house guests through targeted promotions and digital presence (primarily Instagram)

Who We’re Looking For

You’re a seasoned spa leader with the ambition to take on a major project. Your background likely includes:

• Experience as Spa Manager or Assistant Director of Spa in a luxury hotel, resort, or branded wellness facility
• Knowledge of Middle Eastern spa culture and guest expectations (experience in the region is a strong advantage)
• A blend of operational know-how , commercial acumen , and leadership skills
• Fluent English; Arabic is a strong asset and will be preferred if qualifications are equal
• A passion for creating extraordinary guest experiences through wellness and design

What’s Offered

• Competitive, tax-free compensation package
• Generous performance-based bonus
• Fully furnished private 2-bedroom apartment
• Relocation allowance , transportation , and annual flight home
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• The opportunity to shape a flagship spa project and grow your career within a leading international hotel brand