Spa Manager Jobs in California

Spa manager jobs in California concentrate in the hospitality, resort, and wellness sectors, with demand at every level from assistant spa director to luxury resort spa manager. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego are the largest hiring metros, anchored by well-known employers like Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Marriott International, and Hyatt Hotels Corporation. The most in-demand specialties are resort spa operations, medical-adjacent wellness programming, and high-volume day spa management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles29
Top employerThe People Concern
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Cities hiring23
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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Senior Case Manager, Project Based Housing - SPA 4
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Senior Case Manager, Project Based Housing - SPA 4
The People Concern
Montebello, California
Business Operations
Customer Service
Hospitality Management
$27 - $33/hr
High school diploma or GED
501-1,000

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Medical Spa Operations Manager
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Medical Spa Operations Manager
Smoove Skin Medicine
Beverly Hills, California
Customer Success
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$70k - $100k/yr
On-Site

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General Manager, Med Spa & Functional Medicine
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General Manager, Med Spa & Functional Medicine
Rejuve Clinic
Sherman Oaks, California
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
$50k - $100k/yr
On-Site

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Spa Manager (FT)
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Spa Manager (FT)
Evans Hotels
San Diego, California
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$80k - $85k/yr
201-500

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Spa Manager Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Los Angeles
6 jobs
Beverly Hills
2 jobs
Alpine
1 job
Anaheim
1 job
Lincoln
1 job
Berkeley
1 job
Highland
1 job
Lakewood
1 job
Torrance
1 job

Spa Manager Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

The People Concern7 open roles
NakedMD6 open roles
Equinox2 open roles

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in spa manager jobs across California.

  • Esthetician or cosmetology license issued or recognized by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
  • Proven experience managing spa staff, scheduling, and daily operations in a hospitality or wellness setting
  • Demonstrated ability to meet revenue targets and manage a retail product budget
  • Proficiency with spa management software such as Mindbody, Book4Time, or SpaSoft
  • Strong background in staff recruitment, training, and performance management
  • Working knowledge of California labor law, including meal and rest break compliance

Spa Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a spa manager in California?

Most California spa manager roles require an active license from the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, typically as a licensed esthetician or cosmetologist, combined with supervisory experience. Employers generally look for candidates who have moved up from lead therapist or senior esthetician roles. A certificate or degree in hospitality management, business, or cosmetology school adds a meaningful edge, and larger resort employers often promote from within their front-of-house teams.

Which companies hire spa managers in California?

California spa manager roles are posted by The People Concern, NakedMD, and Equinox and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's concentration of luxury resorts, boutique wellness centers, and destination hotel properties makes it one of the most active states for ongoing spa management hiring.

Which California cities have the most spa manager jobs?

Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and Alpine have the most spa manager openings in California right now. Los Angeles and San Diego drive volume through their dense hotel resort corridors and year-round wellness tourism, while San Francisco's upscale hospitality market and corporate wellness programs sustain consistent demand even outside peak travel seasons.

Are there remote spa manager jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. Spa management is fundamentally an on-site, operations-driven role, so most positions require a physical presence. About 0% of spa manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles tend to involve corporate wellness program oversight or multi-location brand management rather than day-to-day floor supervision.

How can I get hired as a spa manager in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is securing a front-desk coordinator or lead therapist role at a mid-size California spa or hotel property, then working toward an assistant spa director title. Large California resort operators and hotel groups regularly promote internally from esthetician and guest services positions. Completing California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology licensing, even without years of management experience, signals credibility to employers and opens more applications.

Where can I find and apply to spa manager jobs in California?

You can find and apply to spa manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Search the roles that match your experience level and location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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