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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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Manages and upholds Spa massage, skincare, & pool areas of Spa Department’s business plan to support enterprise initiatives, enhances guest experience, financial planning and profits, team member development, effective schedules, retention strategies, and operational excellence. Oversees day-to-day Department operations including product receiving, fulfillment, training/certification requirements, compliance, accounting, vendor selection and management, and strong service center collaboration
2. Creates environment that motivates team members to collaborate, learn, perform, and develop their skills. Develops high-performing team through thoughtful team member professional development, effective timely performance assessments and productive workflow processes. Identifies and provides feedback on objectives and assesses performance and service excellence. Creates a compliance culture and fosters an environment where team members feel empowered to report potential violations and/or misconduct. Promotes excellent guest/team member relationships by reacting promptly, efficiently, and courteously to all guest and team member.
3. Collaborates and advises on ongoing development and positioning of Spa and Pool services, treatment dispensary/prep area and water sanctuary offerings in terms of overall concept definition, philosophy, service and product offerings. Reviews and refreshes product offerings in line with current guest and industry global trends – anticipates and sets future trends.
4. Maintains high-performance work environment and provides leadership throughout areas of responsibility to insure optimum internal and external partner relationships. Works collaboratively with other departments to create unique events and promotions to attract high-level Casino guests. Proactively identifies various market opportunities; makes recommendations to Director regarding visual, branding and marketing strategies.
5. Manages and leads annual budget and forecast. Responsible for Inventory, Revenue and Margin Management related to Spa and Pool services, treatment dispensary/prep and water sanctuary. Leads Spa team in tracking, monitoring and reporting on monthly, quarterly and annual KPI’s to proactively identify efficiency issues and propose solutions.
6. Oversees cleanliness, health and safety of all Spa facilities/Spa and Pool services, water sanctuary and dispensary for professional Spa products. Ensures all team members are trained and following proper State and industry health and safety regulations and operating per Department and enterprise policies and procedures. Partners with Compliance Department to develop, review and implement Department policies and procedures as well as Standard Operating Procedures.
7. Performs other duties as assigned to support the eļ¬cient operation of the department.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning reviewing and directing work; evaluating and appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Makes hiring decisions and designs individual development plans with succession planning in mind for all key roles.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required. Certificate or educational background in a related field preferred.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience within the Spa & Resort Pool industry or closely related field required; hotel, casino or resort environment required.
Minimum of three (3) years of management experience in the Spa & Resort Pool industry or closely related field required.
Experience in instructional design, assessing needs, performance measurement, training delivery, and training evaluation preferred.
Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)
History of building, leading, motivating, and coaching teams to achieve objectives.
Must have the ability to communicate verbally across all levels of the enterprise.
Must have good presentation skills.
Must have excellent writing skills and strong computers skills covering Microsoft Office applications as well as all compliance applications.
Experience with development, assessment or review of quality assurance policies, procedures, processes and internal controls required.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS
At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license.
Professional license in massage therapy or cosmetology within the state of practice preferred.
No Driving Responsibilities: Role does not require a driver’s license or insurance.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS – ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and working environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Primary work environment is in a climate-controlled office setting.
Work requires travel to attend meetings, trade shows, and conferences.
Incumbents may be required to work evening, weekend and holiday shifts.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.
Strength sufficient to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and/or move up to 40 pounds occasionally.
Sedentary work: involves sitting most of the time. Constantly operates a computer and other
office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
Physical activities that apply to the essential functions of the position are balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Hearing sufficient to hear conversational levels in person, via videoconference and over the telephone.
Speech sufficient to make oneself heard and understood in person, in front of groups, in meetings,
via videoconference and over the telephone.
Visual acuity that meets the requirements of the position: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading and visual inspection of employees, visitors or facility.
Mobility sufficient to safely move in an office environment, walk, stoop, bend and kneel, and enter, exit and operate a motor vehicle in the course of travel to promotional events, meetings, conferences, trade shows and San Manuel properties.
Endurance sufficient to sit, walk and stand for extended periods, and maintain efficiency throughout the entire work shift and during extended work hours.
The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including secondhand smoke.
Reasonable accommodation will be made in compliance with all applicable law.
As one of the largest private employers in the Inland Empire, San Manuel deeply cares about the future, growth and well-being of its employees. Join our team today!
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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 NakedMD, The People Concern, and Marriott International and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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, Santa Barbara, 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 September 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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