Spa Receptionist
Location: Saunton Sands Hotel, EX33 1LQ
Salary: 12.75 per hour (Age Dependent)
Hotel: Saunton Sands Hotel
Deadline to apply: 28/08/2026
Source Spa and Wellness at Saunton Sands Hotel is North Devon's finest coastal spa that has established a new benchmark in soulful and physical wellbeing. Set atop the cliffs, our spa overlooks the awe-inspiring dunes of the World Heritage Biosphere, rolling waves of the Atlantic Ocean and miles of golden sands.
Why Join Us?
- Share of staff tips that are given out monthly
- Training & progression opportunities
- 10% discount at any Brend Collection establishment
- Discounted hotel stays at any Brend Collection establishment
- Access to Hospitality Rewards, which include 100's of discounts, from Boots to Asda.
- Access to our Hospitality Action, Employee Assistance Program which includes support around mental health, financial difficulties, addiction & more.
- We provide a free shuttle bus from Barnstaple via Braunton and back again throughout the day. Our car park is also free of charge for our staff on duty and meals are also provided on duty, saving you money.
As a Spa Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for Source Spa & Wellness; welcoming guests on arrival and taking care of them during their stay in the spa, proactively assisting them with enquiries and ensuring the first-class spa and wellbeing experience our clients expect. Every step of our customer journey should ooze serene spa sophistication; our guests should feel special at each visit and leave relaxed and rejuvenated.
What will I be doing?
As a Spa Receptionist at Saunton Sands Hotel , you will ensure all guest needs are looked after during their experience with us, demonstrating that you are genuinely interested in their wellbeing. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
- Offer a high level of consistent, friendly and efficient care and build up a rapport with guests
- Provide spa tours to all members and spa guests upon arrival
- Ensure that all guest bookings are accurate and precise
- Deal with all guest queries - by phone, post, online and face-to-face
- Maintain a good knowledge of all products and treatments (product and treatment training will be provided)
- Consistently achieve sales targets
- Identify and maximise sales opportunities in all guest queries/contact
- Carry out reception procedures as per the daily checklists, including opening/closing of the spa
- Liaise with the Spa Therapists to ensure that treatment time guidelines are adhered to or adjustments made immediately to ensure the guest's journey runs smoothly
- Ensure that all equipment is maintained in good working order and communicate any faults or breakdowns to the Senior Therapists or Spa Manager
- Maintain an accurate guest database
- Assist the Spa Manager in utilising this information to maintain close contact with our guests and encourage repeat business
- Administrative duties as required e.g. filing, daily banking, stock taking
- Ensure all necessary paperwork is completed correctly and passed to the appropriate therapist prior to treatment
- Communicate client suggestions to management
- Ensure that all information of a confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties
- Work within the guidelines of health and safety operatives to ensure all staff and guests are safe at all times
- Work with the team to ensure public areas are well maintained and replenished with correct amenities
- Assist colleagues and other departments where required including laundry and other housekeeping duties in the spa
What are we looking for?
To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
- Flexibility to work to the hours and needs of the business including shift, weekend and Bank Holiday work as well as covering shifts due to illness
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High level of understanding / spoken English
- Problem-solving skills and innovative thinking
- A team player who is an avid learner, adaptable
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Positive and friendly attitude to your colleagues, superiors and guests
- Display a high level of integrity and professionalism at all times in dealing with guests, employees and outside contacts
- Outstanding time management with the ability to prioritise tasks and be well organised
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to delivering superior levels of customer service
- A high standard of personal presentation
- Confident, professional and welcoming personality
- Experience using Premier Spa desirable, not essential
- Experience in a similar reception/customer service role, ideally in a luxury spa, wellbeing or fitness environment
What is it like to work for the Brend Collection?
The Brend Collection is a family-run company that has been a leader in West Country hospitality for over fifty years. We have a passion for excellence and we pour our hearts and souls into making sure we exceed customer expectations time and time again. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
