What are the responsibilities and job description for the Thermalist - Sauna Master position at Confidential?
About us
We are a new luxury co-ed social bathhouse in Manhattan, opening in early 2027. This is a confidential search; our name will be shared with candidates during the interview process. Heat, cold, water, and good company: Aufguss and banya rituals, a non-alcoholic refreshment program, and hospitality that feels personal. We are hiring our opening team.
The role
Thermalists are the heart of the bath floor. You will deliver Aufguss and banya rituals, look after guests across the heat rooms, cold plunge, and lounge, and keep every space safe and welcoming. Full training in our rituals and safety standards is provided. Bathhouse experience is a plus, not a requirement.
What you’ll do
- Deliver Aufguss and banya rituals, including venik, on a set schedule
- Guide guests through heat and cold: pacing, hydration, and cold plunge
- Serve complimentary and paid refreshments in the lounge
- Monitor heat rooms and cold plunge; respond first when a guest needs help
- Keep heat rooms, plunge, and lounge reset and guest-ready throughout the shift
- Take part in pre-shift huddles and ongoing ritual training
What you bring
- 1 year in spa, wellness, bathhouse, fitness, or hospitality
- Comfort working in sustained heat, steam, and humidity
- Confidence speaking to groups of up to 20 guests
- A calm, warm, hospitable presence
- CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain within 30 days
Nice to have
- Hands-on Aufguss, banya, or sauna-ritual experience, or formal Aufguss training
- European, Russian, or Turkish bathing traditions
- Aromatherapy and essential oil knowledge
- Yoga, breathwork, or performance background
The work environment
- On your feet for 8-hour shifts in sustained heat and humidity
- Frequent stairs; occasional lifting up to 30 lbs
- Work attire is a bathing suit or moisture-wicking uniform
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 1.0 – 40.0 per week
Experience:
- Wellness, Aufuguss ritual: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- New York, NY 10003 (Required)
Work Location: In person