Spa Therapist Temporary (m/f/i)

New York

Key information

Publication date:07 November 2024
Workload:100%
Place of work:New York

Job summary

Discover the iconic Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, a symbol of Swiss hospitality. Join a diverse team in a stunning environment with great benefits.

Tasks

Guide spa guests on treatments and sell care products.
Perform classic and product-oriented facial and body treatments.
Maintain spa equipment and assist in treatment room prep.

Skills

Experience in hospitality or spa, particularly in massage and cosmetics.
Fluent in German and English, with excellent communication skills.
Team-oriented, flexible, and passionate about wellness.

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An icon among Swiss hotels: The story of the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne began in 1873 – a story that still impresses and touches today. High up on the Bürgenberg lies an oasis of relaxation and a place of first-class hospitality. The Bürgenstock Resort and its approximately 700 employees from 54 nations offer the perfect setting for dazzling moments that remain in memory.

Three exclusive hotels, the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa (5* Superior) with the two accommodation options The Contemporary and The Heritage, the Waldhotel by Bürgenstock (5* Superior), and the Taverne 1879 (3*) are available to guests. Each of these houses knows how to create a unique atmosphere. Ten restaurants, bars & lounges are the showcase for culinary excellence; in the award-winning Alpine Spa and Waldhotel Spa, guests find ultimate relaxation. The Bürgenstock Resort is not only a dream destination for travelers from all over the world but also a workplace with an excellent corporate culture.

The resort ranks 4th among the best employers in Switzerland 2023 in the category of gastronomy, tourism, accommodation, entertainment, and leisure, and received the official certification as a "Great Place to Work" in Switzerland 2025. Two awards that fill the entire team with pride.

To strengthen our team, we are looking immediately or by arrangement for an hourly wage (approx. 40-60% in the high season and occasionally in the low season) for a

Spa Therapist Temporary (m/f/i)

Your area of responsibility includes the following tasks:

Consulting and caring for spa guests regarding spa treatments and their effects as well as active sales of care products
Performing classic as well as product-oriented facial and body treatments, manicures, and pedicures
Performing classic massages and wraps
Maintenance and care of devices and instruments used daily
Preparation of treatment rooms and general assistance throughout the spa

You already bring experience from the hotel or spa sector and have worked in massage and cosmetics. To pamper our demanding clientele, you should be practiced in performing several wellness massages per day. With your warm and cheerful manner, it is easy for you to communicate in German and English. Teamwork and high flexibility as well as a passion for working as a masseur/masseuse particularly characterize you.

A versatile activity awaits you in a great team with many benefits, such as the staff house with a fitness studio, TV lounge, billiard room, and library. You receive discounts in the restaurants, in the hotel for overnight stays for you and your family and friends, discounts for tennis, golf, sports articles as well as insurance. You can attend group courses at attractive prices and obtain REKA checks from us at preferential conditions. Travel by public transport is financially supported by the company, and parking spaces are offered at attractive prices. As an employee, you get access to the Beekeeper employee app, benefit from interesting training opportunities and internal advancement possibilities, and much more. If you also identify with our values of enthusiasm, commitment, responsibility, and entrepreneurship (BEvU), then seize this unique opportunity for a varied task with great potential to learn new things and contribute to the success of the world-class resort in the heart of Switzerland.

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents with a cover letter, references, and photo.

Awards:

Swiss Location Awards «Switzerland's best meeting location»

World Travel Awards «Switzerland's Leading Luxury Hotel 2024»

World Spa Awards «World’s, Europe’s & Switzerland’s Best Hotel Spa 2024»

LHW Membership Awards «Remarkable Experience Award 2023»

Great Place To Work 2025

The New York Times’ «52 Places to Go in 2018»

Travel + Leisure «500 List 2021»

Handelszeitung «Best Employer in the Hospitality Sector 2023»

Falstaff Magazine «Best Hotel in Switzerland - No. 1»

Wine Spectator 2024 «Best Award of Excellence»