The Wind Creek Hotel and Casino in Atmore, Alabama (50 miles northwest of Pensacola) operates a detached facility that houses The Spa at Wind Creek and The Cooking Studio at Wind Creek. The Spa is 9,000 Sq ft facility that includes an outdoor lap pool and coed hot tub on a private outdoor patio, separate ladies and gentlemen locker room with steam rooms, saunas, hot tubs with deluge waterfall features, relaxation lounges, coed relaxation lounges, 2 body treatment rooms with steam showers, 3 multipurpose rooms for facials and massage, 2 massage rooms and 1 couples suite with double soaking tub; a Salon with 3 pedicure station and 2 manicure stations. It also includes a 775 sq ft Fitness Center equipped with the latest in weight resistance and cardiovascular equipment and will encompass one floor of the adjacent Wind Creek Casino Hotel consisting of 16 rooms.
Culinary Instruction
The Culinary school is 6,000 square feet operation that consists of a state of the art demonstration theater kitchen and a hands-on kitchen. The Demonstration Theater can be customized to fit a group of up to 36. Our world class chef’s offer monthly demonstrations as well. The hands-on kitchen handles up to 12 and may be customized to fit team building, social groups or just a fun evening. The assigned staff consists of a Studio Chef and staff of 3. The events dictate the number of staff needed and are utilized from our entire Culinary staff as needed.
The resort wishes to combine the operational responsibility for these two amenities under common leadership, name, and branding in an effort to better utilize these assets to expand our visibility and desirability as a resort to customers to whom a gaming only offering may not hold appeal.
We believe that there is great opportunity for the right individual to assist us to reorganize, launch, and lead a boutique destination spa experience that provides an indulgent setting where healthy lifestyle learning opportunities are provided.
Spa and Culinary School Director
Atmore, Alabama 36502
United States
Job Overview:
The Director is responsible for developing spa treatment and culinary learning opportunities that compliment and support the resort. The Director is responsible for hiring, training and development of all facility staff members. The Director has responsibility and accountability for the facilities P&L performance, forecasting, sales and marketing retail sales and overall operations of the facility. The Director shall work with other senior managers of the resort to assure that financial accounting, HR, marketing objectives and cooperation with property operations are achieved.
Job Requirements: (please ensure you meet the listed requirements prior to applying)
Bachelor’s Degree or twenty years progressively upward experience working in the hospitality industry, with at least ten years work experience in a destination spa facility and at least five years work experience in a 4 diamond caliber destination spa as a Manager or Assistant Manager.
Demonstrated prior experience in development of marketing and promotional programs that resulted in measurable positive financial and other outcomes for the company.
Demonstrated prior experience as a senior manager in opening a destination spa.
Demonstrated executive level writing and verbal communication skills required (skills test may be administered) Must be in good physical condition and able to pass a physical fitness test if administered
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications - Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint (skills test may be administered).
Willing to work odd and irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Willing to travel and participate in training as recommended or required.
Must have a PCI Gaming License (or the ability to obtain and maintain a license) as a requirement for this position .
Must have willingness and ability to work in a smoke/secondary smoke environment.
Requirements
GAMING INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE IS PREFERRED
All applicants must be able to demonstrate their US work authorization during the employment verification process.
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