AIRE Ancient Baths
Links Manager - Chicago
Normalized English title: Spa Attendant Manager
Chicago, IL · Full-time · $72,000 / year
Lead the Links — AIRE Chicago's spa attendants — and run the daily bathhouse guest experience in the restored 1902 River West factory, from team briefings and scheduling to bath-area stock and service standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead the daily operation of the Spa Attendant (Links) department, keeping service flowing and the bathhouse ready.
- Run daily briefings with the Links and other departments on VIP guests, maintenance incidents, groups and other priorities.
- Coordinate treatment timing against therapists' schedules and guest requests, and manage room readiness through the day.
- Manage bookings and scheduling in the GEM system and keep stock of products and supplies in the bath and massage areas.
- Hire, onboard, train, coach and review the team of around 20, and plan shifts, holidays, call-outs and night coverage.
- Serve as Manager on Duty when required and report weekly on incidents and operational improvements.
Requirements
- Three years of customer-service experience and two years leading a team in hospitality, fitness or wellness.
- Luxury or spa experience preferred.
- Experience onboarding and training new hires and working with booking or reservation systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; punctual, organised and flexible with scheduling.
- English and Spanish is a plus.
Compensation and benefits
$72,000 / year
- Medical, dental and vision insurance, 15 days' PTO and 5 sick days.
- 401(k) savings plan and commuter benefits.
- A complimentary bath experience each month and employee discounts for friends and family.
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What this role connects to
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Functional focusOperationsTeam leadershipGuest services
Systems touchedBath circuitGuest servicesTeam leadershipScheduling
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