Spa Receptionist - Ensemble Real Estate Services : Job Details

ABOUT US: Nestled along the Pacific Coast, La Bahia Hotel & Spa celebrates its dramatic setting where the tip of Monterey Bay touches Sana Cruz's coveted Main Beach. Steeped in the romantic beauty of Spanish-Mediterranean architecture, locals and travelers alike will savor globally influenced cuisine, cocktails and wellness rituals infused with the region's agricultural bounty and coast-cultured Spirit. SUMMARY: The Spa Receptionist is the first point of contact for guests, ensuring a seamless and welcoming experience from arrival to departure. This role combines hospitality, administrative efficiency, and retail expertise to promote spa services, manage bookings, and drive product sales. The ideal candidate is polished, professional, and passionate about wellness, with a talent for delivering personalized service. By delivering impeccable service, the Spa Receptionist will uphold La Bahia Hotel & Spa's service standards (inspired by Forbes) while elevating our beachfront property. This role has a start date of 7/28/2025. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITY:

• Warmly greet guests upon arrival, offering refreshments and guiding them through spa amenities.
• Manage appointment bookings, modifications, and cancellations via phone, email, and in-person requests.
• Provide detailed descriptions of spa treatments, packages, and therapist specialties to enhance guest experiences.
• Check guests in/out efficiently, processing payments and handling billing inquiries with discretion.
• Maintain guest profiles, tracking preferences and special requests for personalized service.
• Promote and sell spa retail products (skincare, wellness items, gift cards) with expert recommendations.
• Maintain an organized, visually appealing retail display, ensuring products are well-stocked and priced correctly.
• Educate guests on product benefits, ingredients, and home-care routines to boost sales and satisfaction.
• Process retail transactions accurately and assist with inventory management.
• Promote and sell spa retail products (skincare, wellness items, gift cards) with expert recommendations.
• Maintain an organized, visually appealing retail display, ensuring products are well-stocked and priced correctly.
• Provide guest with information on product benefits, ingredients, and home-care routines to boost sales and satisfaction.
• Process retail transactions accurately and assist with inventory management.
• Coordinate with therapists and attendants to ensure smooth scheduling and guest flow.
• Answer spa-related inquiries, providing accurate information on hours, services, and policies
• Assist with opening/closing procedures, including cash handling and daily reporting.
• Uphold strict confidentiality and professionalism in all guest interactions.
• Maintain a serene, clutter-free reception area aligned with the hotel's luxury aesthetic.
• Anticipate guest needs (e.g., booking follow-up services, arranging post-treatment amenities).
• Handle guest concerns with empathy, escalating issues to management when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with luxury brand standards and hotel policies.
• Maintain impeccable grooming standards, wearing the assigned uniform exactly as specified (proper fit, cleanliness, and presentation at all times.
• Wear the official hotel lapel pin prominently as part of the uniform requirement, unless embroidered onto uniform.
• Perform all other duties that may be assigned as needed by your manager.

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. INCENTIVES:

• Tiered retail commission structure (up to 15%) based on monthly sales benchmarks

QUALIFICATIONS:

• (2+) years of previous experience in a luxury spa or hotel preferred
• Excellent communication skills and customer service skills.
• Proficient in spa booking Spa management software, Microsoft Office, and POS systems.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a serene atmosphere.
• Flexible to work in different shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Capability to lift, push, and pull a moderate amount of weight (Up to 25lbs).

This role offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions directly impact the guest experience. If you are dedicated to cleanliness, customer satisfaction, and enjoy working in a team-oriented atmosphere, we invite you to join our Spa & Wellness team at La Bahia Hotel. DISCLOSURE TO JOB APPLICANTS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA CONSUMER PRIVACY ACT (CCPA) As part of your job application and the Company's evaluation of your candidacy, the Company collects, receives, maintains, and uses the following types of Personal Information about you for the business purposes identified for each category: CATEGORYEXAMPLESBUSINESS PURPOSE Personal Identifiers Name, alias, postal or mailing address, email address, telephone number, social security number, driver's license or state identification card number, passport number 1. To comply with state and federal law and regulations requiring; employers to maintain certain records; 2. To evaluate your job application and candidacy for employment; 3. To obtain and verify background check and references; and 4. To communicate with you regarding your candidacy for employment. Pre-Hire Information Job application, resume, background check results, job interview notes, and candidate evaluation records Same as above Employment History Information regarding prior job experience, positions held, names of prior supervisors, reference information, skills and when permitted by applicable law your salary history or expectations Same as above Education Information Information from resumes regarding educational history; transcripts or records of degrees, vocational certifications, licenses obtained Same as above If you become employed by the Company, the Company will notify you of additional categories of Personal Information that it collects, receives, and maintains for business purposes.