Assistant General Manager
Barry's is the Best Workout in the World. Founded in West Hollywood in 1998, it's the original strength and cardio interval fitness experience that provides an immersive, high-intensity, one-hour workout that's as effective as it is fun. Our fitness classes alternate between working out with weights and running on a treadmill. Each day focuses on a different muscle group in order to achieve real results and to prevent injuries. Our program is designed to tone muscle and maximize fat loss, while spiking the metabolism for up to 48 hours following the class.
Please be aware that smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of Barry's studios and corporate offices.
The Assistant General Manager (AGM) is the studio leader accountable for the crucial intersection of client experience, and community building. In supporting the General Manager (GM) the AGM is second in command. They have a tremendous impact on driving client acquisition, conversion, and retention and achieving the KPI's, providing the best in class customer service experience for our clients, supporting talent acquisition & development activities, and operations, while demonstrating Barry's core values. The AGM is responsible for ensuring alignment with and consistent execution of Barry's hospitality standards. It is an expectation of the AGM to effectively and strategically execute national campaigns and initiatives while driving community engagement and budget, and facilitate in-studio campaigns and events. This role requires the ability to lead alongside a team. Manage teams while maintaining and thriving in a fast-paced, people-filled setting.
Key Responsibilities
Studio Operations
- Works collaboratively with Barry's Operations leadership team to foster and preserve the corporate mission, vision, and values
- Maintain a 40 hour per week working presence in studio, showcasing best of brand skills while there
- Lead the studio team in knowledge and motivation to drive class, fuel bar, and retail sales that exceed all studio goals and targets
- Serve as the leader on duty, overseeing seamless class check-ins, opening and closing the studio in accordance with all policies and procedures, and overseeing studio staff on duty
- Partner with the GM to analyze key business performance indicators (paid attendance, first timers, utilization, conversion, and labor) and bring any insights or suggestions to regional leadership on a weekly and monthly basis
- Participate in monthly studio business unit meetings, reviewing P&L and opportunities to drive incremental business performance
- Support the GM to conduct regular brand audits 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
- Provide operational support to the GM as required by business need, assisting with studio accounting, timecards, inventory, ordering, and scheduling needs
Team Management
Foster the creation of a supportive and inclusive environment to ensure a positive, and engaging experience for all team members and clientsAssist the GM in hiring, coaching, onboarding, and developing a service-minded and high performing team; while creating a talent benchSupervise studio team members on shift, aiding with, as well as coaching and mentoring to deliver on the client experienceDrive teamwork, collaboration, and cohesion among all studio staff to consistently, efficiently, and effectively meet day-to-day operational needsSupport a performance culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and goal achievementWork alongside team members in all departments to provide hands-on coaching, training, and developmentOperate autonomously in the spirit of the Barry's code of conduct in the absence of the GM adhering to all P&C policies, procedures, and guidelinesHospitality Management
Partner with GM to oversee the implementation and execution of all hospitality processes, ensuring all team members have been consistently trained and their skills are continuously developedTrain and provide ongoing development to team members in service of ensuring a consistent client experience and upholding our mission, vision, values, and hospitality standardsOversee milestone, loyalty, and surprise and delight program implementation and execution in studio, celebrating special events with regularity, in accordance with guidelines to drive community and retentionManage Studio Systems
ZendeskBrandbotEnsure all client matters are properly and swiftly resolved or escalated, and ensure consistent and adequate follow through to all client inquiriesCommunity Marketing and Business Development
Drive business through clienteling, sourcing new customers, and fostering ongoing productive relationships with customersBuild and foster strong, meaningful relationships with the studio team and client community, proactively identifying opportunities to show recognition or gratitude, enhance engagement, and / or address conflictsPartner with the GM and marketing leadership to localize and implement national campaigns and initiativesOversee and report on the impact of the community-building budgetRequirements
1-3 years of fitness management or relevant related experience (hospitality, retail, food / beverage, etc.)Bachelor's degree or equivalent experienceAvailability for full-time work during non-traditional hours, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidaysAbility to train, lead, motivate, and delegate to a team of employeesAbility to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and in a time-sensitive environmentAbility to work cooperatively and effectively with different personality types as well as other departments, vendors, and clientsExceptional written and oral communication, organization, and time management skillsDetail-oriented mindset, with an eye for customer satisfactionProven dependability and reliabilityFriendly, outgoing personality and can-do, optimistic attitudeProfessional in appearance and behavior at all timesEnthusiasm for the Barry's brandAbility to kneel, bend, reach, climb, and stand for long durations of timeAbility to move and lift equipment and supplies of 30+ pounds