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The studio is building a community driven brand and is hiring its founding management team ahead of launch.\nRole Overview\nThe Studio Operations Manager owns everything that happens on the studio floor. You will build and run the class timetable, manage the instructor rota, oversee bookings and capacity, keep every studio ready for class, and deliver events that grow the studio’s community. Beyond the studio floor, you are accountable for the overall running of the facility, including every supplier, delivery and service that comes into the building.\nReports to: General Manager\nLocation: Dubai, UAE (on site)\nJoining: Immediate to 30 days\nKey Responsibilities\nClass Timetable\nDesign and optimise the weekly timetable across Strength, Pilates and Lagree based on demand and utilisation\nAnalyse attendance, waitlists and peak times to adjust class mix and capacity\nPlan timetable launches, seasonal changes and Ramadan schedules\nInstructor Rota\nBuild and manage instructor schedules, cover and substitutions\nCoordinate with instructors on availability, class formats and quality standards\nSupport instructor recruitment, onboarding and performance tracking with the GM\nBookings\nOversee the booking system: class capacity, waitlists, no shows and late cancellations\nMonitor occupancy and booking trends, and report insights to the GM\nWork with front desk to resolve booking issues and protect member experience\nStudio Readiness\nEnsure every studio, reformer, Lagree machine and piece of equipment is clean, safe and class ready\nManage equipment maintenance schedules and liaise with service providers\nEnforce health, safety and hygiene standards across studios, changing rooms and wellness areas\nSuppliers, Vendors and Deliveries\nAct as the main point of contact for all suppliers, vendors and service providers serving the studio\nOversee everything that enters the building: equipment, retail stock, spa and wellness products, amenities, cleaning supplies and consumables\nCoordinate deliveries, check orders on arrival, and resolve shortages, damages or quality issues with suppliers\nManage service contracts and schedules for cleaning, maintenance, pest control, security and other outsourced services\nTrack stock levels and reorder before items run out, working with the Admin Coordinator on purchase orders and invoices\nOverall Studio Operations\nOwn the day to day running of the entire facility, not just classes: studios, reception, changing rooms, wellness and spa areas\nCoordinate across all teams and partners, including instructors, front desk, spa staff, cleaners, contractors and suppliers, so the studio runs as one operation\nIdentify and fix operational gaps before they affect members, escalating to the GM where needed\nSet and maintain operating procedures, opening and closing checklists and daily standards across the studio\nBe the go to person for any operational issue in the building\nEvents\nPlan and run launch events, community classes, workshops and brand collaborations\nCoordinate with marketing on event promotion and member engagement\nTrack event attendance and conversion to memberships\nRequirements\nFemale candidates only (ladies only studio)\nAvailable to join immediately or within 30 days, currently based in the UAE\n3 to 5 years in studio, gym or fitness operations, with at least 1 to 2 years in a supervisory role\nHands on experience with boutique fitness formats; 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