Role overview
The Studio Manager runs one FS8 studio end to end: member experience, sales, instructor team and daily operations. FS8 offers Reformer Pilates, Tone and Yoga classes across studios in Singapore and the region (fs8.com).
- Location: FS8 [studio name], Singapore
- Reports to: Area / Operations Manager
- Type: Full-time, including weekends and early or late class shifts
- Leads: Front-desk team and studio instructors (full-time and freelance)
Key responsibilities
Sales and revenue
- Own the studio's monthly targets for new memberships, class packs, renewals and retail
- Convert trial and walk-in leads; follow up on enquiries within 24 hours
- Run local partnerships, community events and corporate sessions to grow the member base
- Track sales, attendance and retention weekly and act on the gaps
Member experience
- Make every visit warm, on time and well run, from check-in to post-class follow-up
- Handle feedback, complaints, freezes and cancellations quickly and fairly
- Grow retention through onboarding, milestone recognition and member events
- Keep reviews and ratings on booking platforms (e.g. ClassPass, Mindbody) high
Team leadership
- Hire, train, schedule and coach front-desk staff
- Work with instructors on class quality, punctuality and brand standards
- Build the weekly class timetable around demand, studio capacity and instructor availability
- Run regular team huddles and performance check-ins
Studio operations
- Open and close the studio; manage cash, POS and the booking system
- Keep Reformer machines and equipment safe, clean and serviced; log maintenance issues
- Manage stock, retail and supplies within budget
- Uphold health, safety and hygiene standards, including incident reporting
- Report weekly to the Area Manager on KPIs, issues and plans
Requirements
Must have
- 3+ years in boutique fitness, wellness, hospitality or premium retail, with at least 1 year leading a team
- Proven record of hitting sales or membership targets
- Confident, warm communicator in English; able to handle difficult conversations calmly
- Comfortable with booking/CRM systems (e.g. Mindbody), POS and basic Excel or Google Sheets
- Able to work weekends, public holidays and split shifts
Nice to have
- Pilates, yoga or fitness certification, or a strong personal practice
- Experience opening or turning around a studio
- Valid First Aid / CPR-AED certification
- Additional languages (e.g. Mandarin)
The person we want
- Leads by example on the floor, not from the back office
- Loves movement and community, and turns first-timers into regulars
- Organised, data-aware and quick to fix problems
What we offer
- Competitive base salary plus monthly sales and performance incentives
- Complimentary classes across FS8 studios
- Annual leave, medical and dental benefits
- Training and career growth into area or regional roles