WELLNESS MANAGER- VIP Delta One Lounge - JFK Airport
Position Title: WELLNESS MANAGER- VIP Delta One Lounge - JFK Airport
Salary: $100,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Comprehensive Benefit Package
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Job Summary
The Wellness Manager will lead the wellness experience within the prestigious Delta One Premium Lounge at JFK Airport, delivering an elevated, luxury-focused environment for Delta’s most discerning travelers.
This leader is responsible for the strategic direction, daily operations, financial performance, and guest experience of the wellness program, including spa, relaxation, sleep, and rejuvenation spaces.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day operations of the wellness and spa facilities, ensuring seamless service delivery and an exceptional luxury guest experience.
- Recruit, interview, onboard, coach, and develop wellness team members while fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and hospitality.
- Provide ongoing performance feedback, mentorship, and formal evaluations to support associate growth and success.
- Oversee guest-facing wellness amenities, including spa treatment areas, relaxation lounges, and sleep/rest spaces.
- Develop and execute financial strategies that maximize revenue opportunities while controlling operational expenses and maintaining premium service standards.
- Monitor budgets, forecasts, inventory controls, purchasing systems, staffing levels, and service utilization to drive operational efficiency and profitability.
- Establish, maintain, and enhance standard operating procedures that support a consistent, luxury-level guest experience.
- Ensure the wellness facility consistently meets the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, safety, and service excellence.
- Partner with lounge leadership to continuously elevate the wellness offering and create innovative experiences tailored to premium travelers.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- 3-5 years of spa or wellness management experience within a luxury hotel, resort, private club, premium airport lounge, or comparable high-end hospitality environment.
- Proven success leading teams and delivering exceptional guest experiences in luxury service settings.
- Strong business acumen with experience managing budgets, labor costs, inventory, and revenue-generating wellness operations.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to motivate, inspire, and develop diverse teams.
- Demonstrated ability to create a welcoming, refined, and service-driven environment that exceeds guest expectations.
- Passion for luxury hospitality, wellness, and delivering personalized experiences that align with the elevated standards of the Delta One Premium Lounge.
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Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
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Associates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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