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Job Overview

Job Title: Multiple Vacancies – Director of Spa / Spa Manager & Engineering Executive Company: Taj Bentota Resort & Spa Job Location: Bentota, Galle District, Sri Lanka Job Category: Hotel & Tourism, Engineering & Technical, Management, Healthcare & Nursing, Private Jobs

Taj Bentota Resort & Spa invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced professionals for vacancies in Spa Management and Engineering. The hotel is seeking candidates with strong professional skills, relevant industry experience, and a commitment to delivering high-quality guest services and operational excellence.

Position Details

Available Positions

1. Director of Spa / Spa Manager

• Department: Spa and Wellness

• Specialisation: Ayurveda and wellness services

2. Engineering Executive

• Department: Engineering and Maintenance

• Specialisation: Hotel engineering operations and maintenance

Company: Taj Bentota Resort & Spa Location: Bentota, Sri Lanka Application Deadline: Within 7 days of the advertisement

Company Overview

Taj Bentota Resort & Spa is a hospitality property in Sri Lanka associated with the Taj Hotels group. The resort provides accommodation, dining, spa, wellness, and leisure services to local and international guests.

Qualifications & Experience

Director of Spa / Spa Manager

• Must be a graduate from a university or a recognised Ayurvedic institute.

• Must be registered with the Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Medical Council.

• Must be below 40 years of age.

• Minimum of three years of experience in a reputed, upmarket Ayurvedic spa resort.

• Excellent English communication skills, particularly when dealing with international guests.

• Experience in Ayurvedic wellness services and spa operations.

Engineering Executive

• NDT, HNDES, NDES, higher qualification, or equivalent.

• Minimum of three years of experience in a similar capacity within the hospitality industry.

• Experience handling central air-conditioning systems, generators, PABX, fire protection and detection systems, MATV and ELV systems, wastewater treatment plants, boilers, and laundry operations.

• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Good communication skills in English and Sinhala.

Key Responsibilities

Director of Spa / Spa Manager

• Ensure authentic Ayurvedic treatment options are available through the hotel’s J Wellness Circle.

• Provide professional spa and wellness experiences for international and local guests.

• Communicate effectively with international guests, particularly in English.

• Support high-profile guests requiring specialised wellness services.

• Train and develop J Wellness Circle associates.

• Maintain service quality and uphold the resort’s wellness standards.

Engineering Executive

• Oversee hotel engineering and maintenance operations.

• Support the safe and efficient operation of air-conditioning, generators, fire protection, communication, and other building systems.

• Monitor wastewater treatment, boiler, and laundry operations.

• Prepare staff shift schedules, manpower plans, leave plans, and job allocations.

• Maintain logbooks, operational records, and reports.

• Coordinate maintenance activities and support uninterrupted hotel operations.

Required Skills

Director of Spa / Spa Manager

• Strong English communication and guest-relations skills.

• Knowledge of Ayurvedic treatments and wellness services.

• Leadership, staff training, and team management abilities.

• Professionalism when handling international and high-profile guests.

• Strong organisational and service management skills.

Engineering Executive

• Technical knowledge of hotel engineering systems.

• Strong troubleshooting and maintenance skills.

• Good planning, scheduling, and staff coordination abilities.

• Computer literacy and report-writing skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English and Sinhala.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package.

• Opportunities for career growth within the Taj Group.

• Potential opportunities for local or international career progression.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV, including a recently taken photograph and contact details of two non-related referees, within seven days of the advertisement.

Email: hro.bentota@tajhotels.com

Suggested email subject:

• Director of Spa / Spa Manager

• Engineering Executive

Important Notes

• The Director of Spa / Spa Manager applicant must be below 40 years of age and registered with the Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Medical Council.

• Both positions require at least three years of relevant experience.

• Engineering applicants should have experience with the hotel systems specified in the advertisement.

• Applications must include a recent photograph and details of two non-related referees.

• Submit the application within seven days of the advertisement.