Spa Manager – Damara Day Spa

3 days ago

Calgary AB, AB, Canada Damara Day Spa Full-time


About us
Damara Day Spa is opening a new location inside Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Airport on November 1, 2026. We're a wellness-focused spa offering massage, facials, and nail and body treatments, with a wellness expansion (cold plunge, red light therapy, sauna, steam room) planned for later. You'd be the first hire and help shape the team and the guest experience from day one. The role As Spa Manager, you'll run the spa day to day: the schedule, the team, the guest experience and the numbers. You'll help train and onboard the opening team and be the face of the spa to hotel guests, travellers and the local community.

What you'll do
Lead, schedule and coach a team of massage therapists, estheticians, nail technicians and front desk staff Help recruit and onboard staff, including verifying credentials and licences Deliver an exceptional guest experience for hotel guests, travellers and local clients Oversee bookings, room turnover and treatment scheduling to maximize utilization Run opening and closing procedures, cash handling and daily reconciliation Drive retail and gift card sales and build a strong rebooking habit Maintain AHS-compliant sanitation, reprocessing and record-keeping standards Build a working relationship with hotel management, front desk and concierge Manage inventory, ordering and supplier relationships Track and report on revenue, labour cost, retail and guest feedback What we're looking for 3+ years of management or lead experience in a spa, wellness clinic or similar service business Hands-on knowledge of massage therapy and esthetics operations, including scheduling, treatment timing and practitioner management Familiarity with spa booking/POS software Strong leadership, communication and conflict-resolution skills A hospitality mindset and comfort working in a hotel environment Working knowledge of sanitation and infection-control standards (Alberta Health Services personal services requirements) Availability for evenings, weekends and holidays Nice to have Experience opening a new spa or location Background as a licensed massage therapist or esthetician Experience with retail and gift card programs Familiarity with City of Calgary massage and business licensing

What we offer
The chance to open and build a location from the ground up Beautiful hotel setting and a supportive ownership group [TBC – benefits, staff treatment discounts, product discounts] Damara Day Spa is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available on request during the hiring process. To apply: Submit your resume and a short note on your spa management experience. Please include any relevant licences or memberships Pay: $22.84-$38.13 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Work

Location:
In person