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General ManagerFish Recruit • Yorkville, Ontario, Canada
General Manager

General Manager

Fish Recruit • Yorkville, Ontario, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
The General Manager is responsible for all aspects of the performance and operations of one of organization’s dual-concept studios, which offer both mat and reformer-based classes. They drive key business results through their team, excellent and easeful operations of their studio, an unparalleled guest experience, all the while creating and implementing smart and strategic initiatives to grow their business.

The General Manager is an entrepreneurial, hospitality-focused leader who thrives in fast-paced, start-up environments. They embody and foster all aspects of the company’s culture and core values.

Key Responsibilities

Guest Experience
  • Ensure a best-in-class experience for all guest interactions in the studio, from the first visit through to post-class engagement.
  • Ensure that all members of the studio team respond to guest questions and concerns in a timely manner and in line with company brand and policies.
  • Handle guest escalations promptly and proactively.
  • Communicate feedback/trends to leadership along with recommendations on how to mitigate issues going forward.
  • Ensure the studio is clean, organized, and safe for guests at all times.
  • Drive the studio’s guest referral program.

People + Talent
  • Recruit, hire, and grow the studio’s Guest Experience Member (GEM) team, providing consistent, specific, and ongoing feedback to constantly improve the team’s performance.
  • Create GEM schedules for the studio that balance labour costs and service excellence, resolving team member scheduling issues as needed.
  • Take on shifts as needed on short notice if scheduling issues or team member cancellations create gaps in front desk support.
  • Develop GEMs to handle all guest experience issues positively, proactively, and in-line with the company brand and policies.
  • Develop and manage GEMs sales and hospitality skills.
  • Work cross-functionally and in collaboration with other studio managers on developing new training materials for studio teams.

Business Operations
  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the studio and implement company-wide strategies, policies, and procedures, bringing forward new and innovative solutions.
  • Take ownership of issues impacting the studio, proactively communicating them to leadership along with supporting information and recommendations on how issues can be resolved.
  • Proactively identify areas in the studio that can be improved, liaising with contractors and trades to generate quotes for new projects and carry out maintenance
  • Maintain studio facilities to ensure they are safe, clean, presentable, and operating efficiently.
  • Maintain organized storage spaces and ensure required supplies are always in stock at the studio.
  • Collaborate with other General Managers and Studio Managers to execute cross-studio processes and provide coverage for other studios when needed.
  • Work cross-functionally to understand and execute community, marketing, and product plans.
  • Create and implement strategies to build brand awareness and brand loyalty for the studio.
  • Manage in-studio inventory and ensure accurate inventory counts at all times in support of company’s Retail program.
  • Lead the use of the Mariana Tek system for guest account management at the studio, keeping guest accounts organized and updated.
  • Liaise with Head Teacher on changes to class schedules to optimize the guest experience and ensure adequate coverage.

Financial Performance
  • Report on key performance indicators, including sales, utilization, retention, expenses, and labour costs, and make recommendations to leadership on how to improve studio performance.
  • Ensure the studio stays within budget targets, keeping purchases within spending guidelines.
  • Identify potential cost saving opportunities and communicate with leadership on plan execution.
  • Create and implement sales strategies to meet and exceed studio goals, using in-person selling, community outreach, partnerships, and other tools.
  • Ensure accurate, timely payroll operations for the studio.

Company Culture
  • Exemplify the organization brand and the company’s core values, ensuring they are followed by team members.
  • Implement company branding in-studio.
  • Represent the brand by regularly participating in studio classes and providing feedback through appropriate channels to support and enhance the overall guest experience.
  • Be on time and on-site as scheduled, proactively communicating with leadership and team members regarding any changes to your availability.

Key Qualifications
  • Leadership experience required
  • Must have strong customer service skills; hospitality, relationship building, and community are key focuses
  • Highly organized with strong time management skills
  • Creative problem solver
  • Ability to work independently and on a team
  • Experience with Mariana Tek and Notion software
  • Background in wellness, fitness, or retail

The salary range for this role is $72,000 per year. All applications are reviewed by real people — we do not use AI or automated screening tools in our recruitment process.
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