Hospitality, Food & WellnessSenior / Manager · 6–10 yearsIn demand in the Gulf
Runs a spa or wellness centre.
Steps to become a Spa Manager
- FI Cafe & Restaurant Operations Professional Diploma · 720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
- FI Spa & Wellness Management Professional Diploma · 720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
- FI ETEEAP: earn a college degree from your experience (5+ years) Pathway · ₱8,500 FI fee · university fees separate
FI diplomas and certifications are skills-training credentials, not TESDA NCs, CHED degrees or PRC licences.
Pay guide
- Senior / manager: about ₱60,000–₱150,000 a month.
- General Manager: about ₱85,000 (ph.jobstreet.com)
A guide, not a job offer. Overseas pay is usually higher.
Ways to work
- Full-time
- Part-time
- Shift work
- Overseas contract (OFW)
- Contract / seasonal
- Own business
Mostly on-site; travel booking and reservations can be remote.
Career ladder in Hospitality, Food & Wellness
- Starting out (No work experience): Barista · Domestic Helper · F&B Attendant · Housekeeping Attendant · Kitchen Helper · Salon Assistant
- Entry level (0–2 years): Beauty Therapist · Cook · Cruise Ship Crew · Event Coordinator · Front Desk Agent · Massage Therapist · Nail Technician · Travel Reservations Agent · Waiter
- Mid level / Supervisor (3–5 years): Chef de Partie · Hospitality Supervisor · Spa Supervisor
- Senior / Manager (6–10 years): Chef · Front Office Manager · Restaurant Manager · Spa Manager
- Executive (10+ years): F&B Director · Hotel General Manager
Changing careers or starting a business?
Good for people with customer-facing experience. Business idea: Food business, catering, salon or short-term rental. See the business roadmap · Earn a degree from your experience (ETEEAP)
Questions
What does a Spa Manager do?
Runs a spa or wellness centre.
How do I become a Spa Manager?
Follow the steps on this page: the FI courses for this level. Build your free roadmap and track every step in My FI.
Can I work as a Spa Manager abroad or from home?
In demand in the Gulf. Mostly on-site; travel booking and reservations can be remote. Work abroad only through DMW-licensed agencies or direct employers.