Massage Therapist

Overview

Dawn Ranch is a natural preserve and boutique hotel destination nestled riverside at the edge of Guerneville in Sonoma’s wine-rich Russian River Valley. The cottage-style hotel and event venue offer an authentic, historic, and unique Sonoma wine country escape among 22 acres of ancient giant redwoods, native meadows, and vintage apple trees. The hotel also features wellness experiences including a premium spa with outdoor baths, massages, and body treatments.

Activities include yoga, meditation, and perfume-making. Dawn Ranch’s food program balances elevated cuisine with casual excellence, from fine dining at the Lodge overseen by Chef Fernando Trocca to picnics overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Local ingredients from the fertile valley contribute to a varied Northern California fare. Dawn Ranch is the perfect destination to co-create luxury and inspiration in Sonoma.

We are looking for an experienced Spa Massage Therapist to join the team. As the Spa Massage Therapist, you will be responsible for providing professional massage and body treatments to our guests. Reporting to the Spa Manager, you will use your knowledge of a variety of massage modalities and a general understanding of body treatment. The therapist will work with guests to assess their needs and develop a customized treatment plan to help them relax and improve their overall health and wellbeing.

This is a part-time position. Non-scheduled treatment appointments will be offered based upon an as needed basis.

Pay rate: 16.90 USD plus commission and gratuity.

• Able to provide consistent high-quality massage services to clients using various techniques, including Swedish, deep tissue, and hot stone massages.
• Educate guests about the benefits of spa treatments and provide guidance on self-care and stress management.
• Perform prep work and properly clean and restock rooms as required.
• Have complete in-depth knowledge and understanding of all services and products offered.
• Maintain a positive attitude and professional demeanor consistently.
• Always communicate effectively and respectfully with guests and colleagues.
• Able to promote the spa, treatments, services, and retail, as well as programs, promotions and/or discounts available.
• Able to walk, including climbing stairs, standing for long periods, and perform related physical activities.

• Strong knowledge of anatomy and massage therapy techniques.
• Always maintain client confidentiality and professionalism.
• Uphold sanitation and sterilization standards as directed by law and spa policies.
• Able to work under pressure or in a high-volume environment.
• Keep up to date with industry trends and developments in massage therapy techniques and products.
• Assess guests’ needs and develop customized treatment plans.
• Attend training and development sessions as required by the hotel.
• Collaborate with other departments including restaurant, kitchen and front-desk to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Assist with other spa duties as needed.

• Certified Massage Therapist certification from the California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC).
• Massage therapy experience required.
• Minimum of 500 hours of massage therapy school and a certificate of completion.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Strong customer service and hospitality skills.
• Must adhere to all applicable local and state licensing laws and regulations related to massage therapy services, including maintaining a current massage license.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. The company is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by law.

Company will not tolerate discrimination or harassment and encourages applicants of all ages.