Founding Studio GM & Growth Leader – Pilates

JETSET Pilates®; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JETSET Pilates is expanding to Palo Alto, CA and seeks a dynamic General Manager to lead studio performance and a growing team. You will instruct classes, oversee operations, and shape the guest experience while building the brand in this key market.

As a founding member, you will recruit and mentor staff, drive membership growth, manage budgets, and collaborate with the community to expand opportunities. The role offers competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a fitness or wellness studio or similar environment.
• Proven track record of driving membership growth.
• Strong leadership and communication to inspire staff and engage clients.
• Ability to manage day-to-day studio operations.
• Community-oriented with local relationship-building.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily studio operations, supervise staff, and engage clients.
• Develop strategic plans to increase membership and retention.
• Oversee budgeting, P&L, and cost control to meet financial targets.
• Recruit, train, motivate, and retain high-performing team members.
• Implement process improvements to optimize workflows and customer experience.
• Drive sales through programs, workshops, and memberships.
• Pursue community partnerships and new market opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Sales leadership

Staff management

Operations management

Communication

Job description

JETSET Pilates is expanding to Palo Alto, CA and seeks a dynamic General Manager to lead studio performance and a growing team. You will instruct classes, oversee operations, and shape the guest experience while building the brand in this key market.

As a founding member, you will recruit and mentor staff, drive membership growth, manage budgets, and collaborate with the community to expand opportunities. The role offers competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.