Spa Hairdresser/ Barber for Orient Express Sailing Yachts
Department: Hotel
Employment Type: Contract
Location: Shipboard
Description
V.Ships Leisure is looking for Spa Hairdresser on behalf of Orient Express Sailing Yachts.The Guerlain Hairdresser is responsible for delivering high-end hair services as part of the Spa and wellness experience, combining technical excellence with a refined sense of luxury service.
As a true ambassador of the House, the Hairdresser contributes to elevating the guest journey by integrating haircare into Guerlain’s global beauty approach, ensuring a seamless and personalized experience.
Key Responsibilities
Guest Experience & Service Excellence- Deliver exceptional, personalized hair services (cut, styling, blow-dry, treatments)
- Conduct in-depth consultations to understand each guest’s expectations and lifestyle
- Create a refined, seamless, and memorable guest experience
- Ensure full alignment with Guerlain, Forbes, and LQA service standards
- Demonstrate a high level of mastery in cutting, styling, and finishing techniques
- Ensure consistency and excellence in service delivery following Guerlain protocols
- Maintain the highest standards of hygiene, precision, and consistency
- Stay up to date with international trends, techniques, and innovations
- Demonstrate strong expertise in studio hairstyling (styling studio), with the ability to deliver high-impact looks for events, photoshoots, and special occasions
- Notions of make-up artistry are a strong plus to support complete
- Position hair services as a natural extension of Guerlain’s beauty and wellness expertise
- Collaborate with Wellness Experts to deliver a holistic and cross-disciplinary approach
- Contribute to the development of premium hair rituals aligned with Guerlain DNA
- Provide expert and personalized product recommendations
- Drive retail performance through a “prescription mindset” (not selling, advising)
- Support the development of haircare as a strategic revenue pillar within the Spa
- Embody Guerlain’s heritage, values, and luxury standards at all times
- Maintain impeccable grooming, posture, and communication
- Deliver storytelling around Guerlain expertise, products, and philosophy
Education/Experience/Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Hairdresser in a luxury or high-end environment
- Strong technical expertise in cutting, styling, and haircare treatments
- Client-centric with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail and passion for luxury service
- Ability to work in an international, fast-paced environment
- Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus)
