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General Manager

Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC)

General Manager

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    General Manager - East Lakeview location! Immediate start date for the right candidate!

    What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? This is your opportunity to lead a large, successful multipurpose fitness facility. We are seeking a General Manager who will oversee 100 + full and part-time staff. The General Manager is responsible for the facility in its entirety. The General Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of the location, all location staff members, and departments throughout the facility.First Interview Guaranteed!We like to do things a little differently around here at FFC. Everyone who applies gets the opportunity to an online interview with Phai - a smart recruiter that helps us understand what makes you, you! It's the best way to ensure that everyone has a fair and equal chance to succeed.Benefit Highlights:

    Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary

    Company paid Life Insurance

    401K

    Paid Time Off and Sick Days

    Complimentary Club Membership

    Discounts on Spa, Fitness, and Retail

    What you will be responsible for:

    Provide a clean, safe, and healthy environment for members, guests, and co-workers.

    Every staff member, regardless of position, has a primary and urgent responsibility to clean and disinfect all club components as they are used by members and guests and yourself. Help retain and attain new members through club promotion and customer service excellence.

    As a team member manager, assist with the opening and closing of the club on a team rotational basis.

    Adhere to the Core Values and Core Purpose of the company

    Improve the overall service level of the facility. This is measured via a quantitative Customer Satisfaction Survey with daily customer feedback

    Oversee operations, programs, staff, and revenue generation

    Increase the demand, usage, and net revenue capabilities of the facility

    Analyze and report on the quantitative and qualitative results of specific programs

    Manage program supplies, inventory, deposit, and petty cash procedures for the location

    Nurture the sub-tenant relationships. You are the primary person responsible for their sublease renewal

    Lead and oversee staff training and development

    Establish specific individual goals for each department manager and tie them directly to their annual budget performance and their compensation

    Lead semi-annual all staff meetings to reinforce the annual goals, team building, inform staff of new programs, services, and amenities, gathering staff ideas and training

    Lead regular meetings (typically weekly) with the facilities management team for team building, implement a strategy to accomplish the primary objectives and goals, and the implementation of your leadership through your vision for service

    Interview, hire and train candidates for positions throughout the facility

    Approve all location hires, employee status changes, promotions, and/or compensation increases

    Conduct staff performance reviews on a 90-day, 6 month, and annual basis

    Develop department and facility budgets and forecast revenue growth on a quarterly and/or yearly basis

    Implement the strategic plan and the approved annual budget for the facility

    Develop and present monthly information and financials to the company’s Executive team

    Produce a monthly variance report that documents financial variations from the budgeted vs. actual income statement

    Work diligently on the marketing efforts of the facility, with a special emphasis on leading the Sales Manager

    Work diligently to train and develop staff to their full potential and to assist in keeping all positions full to meet the annual budgeted revenues, net income, and customer retention goals

    Oversee and assist in facility upkeep, equipment maintenance, and the facility’s general appearance to maintain quality standards

    Perform weekly and monthly facility inspections

    Meet regularly with facility owner for reporting purposes and mutual sharing of information

    Physical requirements include: walking and standing during the entire shift (often 4-8 hours), climbing stairs, kneeling, pushing, and pulling objects, and lifting and moving objects (up to 50 lbs.) with or without reasonable accommodation.

    Who you are:

    Passion for leadership, health & fitness, and customer service

    High-level verbal and written communication ability

    Bachelor’s Degree

    5+ years of previous management experience in the Fitness, Hospitality, or similar industries with proven ability to manage a P&L, both driving revenue and expense control

    Ability to delegate tasks, train, lead and motivate staff members in a variety of departments

    Ability to communicate effectively with staff and customers to promote high levels of customer service and efficiency with facility staff

    Ability to multi-task, demonstrate initiative, and complete tasks assigned while adhering to deadlines

    Ability to work during “Closeout” (last 3 days of every month)

    Work Full-Time schedule that includes a minimum of three evenings primetime per week and a minimum of three Saturdays per month.

    Strong working knowledge of Excel, Google Docs, and email

    Must be able to bend, lift or stand for periods with or without reasonable accommodation

    Must be detail-oriented and have a strong work ethic

    CPR/AED Certification

    Ability to walk up and down stairs and lift a minimum of 10 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation