Studio Manager
Job Description
Founded in 2007, Bodytree has become one of Abu Dhabi's leading wellness and movement brands, known for premium Pilates, strong community and a hospitality-driven studio experience.
As we continue to grow with new studios and concepts in development, we are looking for a Studio Manager who thrives in fast-paced environments, takes ownership naturally and understands how to turn great operations into exceptional client experiences.
This is a hands-on role for someone who notices the details, builds strong relationships, creates structure and keeps the studio running at a consistently high standard.
The Role
The Studio Manager owns the daily operating standard of the studio.
The focus of the role is ensuring the studio feels premium, runs smoothly and delivers a consistent experience across every touchpoint - from front desk and instructor coordination to retention, service quality and community engagement.
You will work closely with leadership and HQ teams while managing the daily operations of the studio environment.
Key Responsibilities
Studio Operations- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the studio
- Ensure smooth front desk, class and instructor coordination
- Maintain a premium and welcoming studio environment
- Ensure operational readiness across all studio areas
- Execute opening and closing procedures in line with company standards
- Deliver an exceptional customer experience across all touchpoints
- Build strong relationships with members and clients
- Handle feedback and service recovery proactively and professionally
- Support retention and reactivation initiatives
- Coordinate instructors and front desk staff on-site
- Support onboarding and training of front-of-house team members
- Maintain accountability and operational discipline within the studio team
- Support and execute local activations, partnerships and community initiatives for the studio
- Build relationships with surrounding businesses, brands and local communities relevant to the studio location
- Identify opportunities for collaborations, member events and local engagement initiatives
- Execute HQ-led campaigns and events while ensuring alignment with Bodytree brand standards and guidelines
- Take ownership of local studio initiatives within the strategic framework and approval structure defined by HQ
Commercial Awareness
The Studio Manager should have a strong understanding of:
- Studio occupancy and schedule performance
- Customer conversion and retention
- Operational efficiency
- Client behaviour and usage patterns
- Strong operational and organisational skills
- Premium hospitality mindset
- Calm, structured and proactive approach
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Commercial awareness and customer focus
- Hands-on mentality with strong ownership mindset
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Passion for wellness and premium client experiences
- Boutique fitness studios
- Premium hospitality environments
- Luxury wellness or members club concepts
- Premium F&B or lifestyle brands
- Previous Pilates or Reformer teaching experience is considered a strong advantage, but is not required for the role
Why Join Bodytree
You'll be joining an established wellness brand entering an exciting new growth phase, with multiple new concepts and locations currently in development across Abu Dhabi.