Studio GM: Wellness & Guest Experience Leader

Barry's; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry’s in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a General Manager to lead a busy studio, drive client experience, and manage teams across Front Desk, FuelBar, Retail, and Facilities. The role emphasizes strong leadership, financial awareness, and a passion for health and wellness.

You will coordinate with local and corporate teams to maintain brand standards, hire and train staff, and optimize studio performance. The position requires flexibility with non-traditional hours and a customer-first mindset.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of fitness management or relevant related experience (hospitality, retail, food/beverage, etc.)
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or equivalent experience.
• Financial acumen and the ability to understand, consider, and assess the financial impact of decisions.
• Availability for full-time work during non-traditional hours, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to train, lead, motivate, and delegate to a team of employees.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and in a time-sensitive environment.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with different personality types as well as other departments, vendors, and clients.
• Exceptional written and oral communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented mindset, with an eye for customer satisfaction.
• Strong negotiation, mediation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven dependability and reliability.
• Friendly, outgoing personality and can-do, optimistic attitude.
• Professional in appearance and behavior at all times.
• Enthusiasm for the Barry’s brand.
• Ability to kneel, bend, reach, climb, and stand for long durations of time.
• Ability to move and lift equipment and supplies of 30+ pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily studio operations and studio management teams, including Front Desk, FuelBar, Retail and Facilities operations.
• Manage and drive studio performance, work strategically to assess and meet all key studio, retail, and FuelBar business performance metrics, and make appropriate, informed business decisions.
• Oversee all labor schedules to ensure proper coverage and alignment with budgeted hours.
• Conduct regular inspections of all studio spaces and manage projects to ensure facilities are clean and updated, working with local and corporate leadership on quick execution of facilities initiatives and repairs.
• Maintain a working presence in studios, covering studio management shifts as needed to showcase the best of brand skills and mentor employees as well as other managers.
• Assist with new studio openings when necessary.
• Manage communications with and between supervisors, peers, and subordinates regarding studio needs to ensure that all departments are properly supported and supplied at all times.
• In partnership with other studio management, recruit, screen, and onboard new employees across all departments.
• Analyze the level of training conducted across the studio and its departments to ensure that all team members are consistent and proficient in Barry’s hospitality standards.
• Coach a team of motivated employees, conduct regular performance reviews, and work with the People and Culture (HR) Department to address personnel concerns or issues.
• Partner with the Director of Operations to assist with sourcing and hiring new management candidates, develop a pipeline of potential talent for long-term growth, and raise engagement from skilled team members.
• Partner with the local and corporate marketing team on ideating and implementing new brand initiatives with positive impact for clients and employees.
• Partner with the local and corporate marketing team on a client and corporate acquisition strategy for the studio, adjusting as necessary.
• Work with leadership to create and maintain a unified culture as well as a high level of staff engagement throughout the studio.
• Work to uphold Barry’s community and culture standards, and live the company mission, vision, and values daily.
• Represent the Barry’s brand within the studio and throughout the local fitness community.
• Participate in enhancing the community with your studio and regional teams.

Skills

People management

Financial acumen

Communication

Team leadership

Time management

Negotiation

Customer focus

Problem solving

Dependability

Positive attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Barry’s in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a General Manager to lead a busy studio, drive client experience, and manage teams across Front Desk, FuelBar, Retail, and Facilities. The role emphasizes strong leadership, financial awareness, and a passion for health and wellness.

You will coordinate with local and corporate teams to maintain brand standards, hire and train staff, and optimize studio performance. The position requires flexibility with non-traditional hours and a customer-first mindset.