Duty Manager - Chester, Cheshire

JD Gyms; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitness company in Chester seeks a Duty Manager to oversee daily operations and uplift membership standards. The ideal candidate will have management experience in a leisure-related industry, possess a Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification, and excel in customer service and team leadership. This role offers a dynamic environment focused on operational excellence and team success.

Benefits

JD Discount card at all JD affiliates

Annual Leave Scheme

Free Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Experience in a management position within leisure industry.
• Passionate about customer service and inspirational in management.
• Experience in driving sales and local marketing coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead day to day running of the gym.
• Assume responsibilities of General Manager in their absence.
• Deliver commercial performance and operational excellence.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Sales driving

Operational excellence

Education

Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification

Job description

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Client:

JD Gyms

Location:

Chester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

7

Posted:

17.08.2025

Expiry Date:

01.10.2025

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Job Description:

Duty Manager - Chester, Cheshire

This role requires a team player with flair and commercial ability, as well as the skill, energy and determination to help drive and develop the business alongside the General Manager.

We’re looking for a manager with the experience of maintaining and developing the standards and reputation, whilst nurturing a growing membership base and team.

The Role:

• To help lead and manage the day to day running of the gym.
• To assume the responsibilities of the General Manager in their absence
• To help lead and deliver the commercial performance of the business.
• To help lead and deliver the operational excellence of the club.
• To deliver the set KPIs.
• To help recruit, train and develop a team and help lead them to success.

The Candidate:

• Must have experience, ideally in a management position within a leisure related industry.
• Must be passionate about customer service and be an inspirational leader in the way they manage.
• Must be qualified to at least Level 2 Gym Instructor
• Must have experience in driving sales and helping to co-ordinate local marketing activity as well as managing a successful team.
• Ideally will have experience as an Assistant Manager helping to oversee all business areas within a leisure facility or have substantial experience as a Fitness Manager or other similar operational function
• JD Discount card at all JD affiliates
• Annual Leave Scheme
• Free Gym Membership

If you see yourself as a team player with strong managerial qualities, please apply in confidence by submitting your CV and a covering letter with details of your current salary package.