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Career Opportunity: Spa Supervisor for Seminole Hard Rock Hotel, Florida

Spa Supervisor for Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Hollywood, Florida 33314
United States

Career Opportunity: Spa and Culinary School Director

 

The Spa at Wind Creek

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.

Palm Springs Spa Resort needs 70 new employees this summer

Feeling bullish about summer leisure travel, officials at Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa (Rancho Mirage, California) are hiring 70 employees for work this summer and beyond.  The additional staff will bring the Rancho Mirage resort back to its highest staffing levels ever — 565-plus associates, said Josh Herman, director of marketing.

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Recession hasn't decreased demand for #massage therapists

It’s one of the ironies of the Great Recession. Even as Michigan’s long and deep economic downturn generates plenty of stress, many laid-off workers are finding new careers as massage therapists.  Despite the poor economy, demand for massage therapists is still holding strong, thanks to hiring by hospitals, chiropractic offices, nursing homes and others.

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Trial by Fire at the M Resort and Spa, Las Vegas

Many Las Vegas casinos have lengthy customer lists built up over years in the business, as well as a fine-tuned sense, after years of trial and error, of what customers want. Not the M Resort, which opened March 1, in the worst economy in the modern casino era.

In its first few months of operation, the M, at the southeast corner of St. Rose Parkway and Las Vegas Boulevard, saw revenue soar as thousands of customers took in the property, hailing its modern yet comfortable design and reasonably priced gourmet restaurants.

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UC Irvine Seminar in Orlando: Intro to Spa Operations

The University of California, Irvine Extension offers a seminar given by course instructor Peter Anderson titled, Introduction to Spa and Hospitality Operations, at the International Esthetics, Cosmetics and Spa Conference on October 4-5. The seminar will take place both days from 9 to 12 p.m. in Orlando, Fla.

This course is for spa owners, directors, and therapists wanting to gain an understanding of the general operational and administrative procedures in various types of spas from freestanding day spas to destination and resort spas, said course instructor Peter Anderson, ISHC and expert consultant to the spa industry. Participants will develop an understanding of unique sensitivities required in managing and operating in the increasingly lucrative and complex spa industry.

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New Job Openings Posted to the SpaWire Job Board

The Job Board at SpaWire.com has been updated with new openings, both full time and part time, for those seeking  employment or a career in the day spa, spa hotel, spa resort, and destination spa industry.

Current Job Board Posts: 51

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Job Opportunity: Demand at Day Spas Grows Despite Recession

With high unemployment rates and a wide-spread recession, you might think jobs in a “luxury” industry would be in short supply. Yet many day spas have actually seen an increase in demand, and need qualified massage therapists, yoga instructors and other professionals to keep pace with business.

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New spa technician certificate program in South Carolina

Despite the tough times, many people are still finding a few dollars to spend on managing the stress the economy is creating for them.  A new spa technician certificate program at Horry-Georgetown Technical College (South Carolina) is banking on a need for workers trained in the art of alleviating stress. With a handful of new spas opening or planned for the Grand Strand, and spa industry organizations reporting business is still strong, the program could be a safe bet for the college.

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UC Irvine Extension Offers New Spa Management Courses

University of California, Irvine Extension announces the newest online elective courses added to its renowned Spa and Hospitality Management certificate program. Uniquely developed to meet the demands of the burgeoning spa market, "Integrating the Business of Wellness in Your Spa" and "Quality Management for Spas," address the multitude of details involved in day-to-day spa operations. UC Irvine Extension is the first in the United States to offer a Certificate Program in Spa and Hospitality Management in a completely online platform; making it easier for busy professionals to gain the education needed at the flexibility of their schedules.

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