For start in April 2025 we are looking for a General Manager (m/w/d) Clubmanager for our wonderful Aspria club in Hamburg Uhlenhorst.
About Aspria
The Aspria collection of premium members’ clubs offers exceptional health, spa, fitness and sport facilities, inspiring people of all ages to be healthy, feel good and enjoy life.
Our comprehensive and extensive range of offer is underpinned by our unique and holistic approach to wellbeing and our highly qualified teams. All this combined with our stunning locations and unmatched sense of community are few of the reasons why our members stay with us longer than any other club company.
Founded in London by a team with over 30 years’ experience, Aspria’s award winning clubs are located in Germany (4), Belgium (3+1 in development) and Italy (1) and serve over +40,000 members. Aspria has revenues of +€60million and extensive investment program to take us achieve our vision of being the best club company in the world.
Purpose of the role
The Aspria Group is searching for an inspirational General Manager (m/w/d) for this impressive club to lead a talented team and deliver outstanding services to our members. You will report directly to the Operations Manager for Germany in Head Office (London) and be responsible for maximizing club growth and profitability and the efficient and effective running of the club. The General Manager (m/w/d) will be an ambassador for Aspria while forging strong relationships with members, employees and key stakeholders. You will of course need to adhere to brand standards, legal compliance and live the Aspria values at all times.
You will play a key role in shaping the direction of the club and setting the long-term strategic goals for the business. In addition you will also be responsible for:
- Coaching and developing the Head of Departments to be strong managers and role models for their own teams
- Develop the yearly business plan & budget for the club and ensures revenue and projects are on time and to budget.
- Maximise club revenues by optimising commercial activities across all departments, ensuring that targets and yield are met and effective cost control across all direct functional departments is in place.
- Manage club operations, safely whilst ensuring effective delivery and member service on a daily basis.
- Reporting to the Operations Manager Germany.
- Occasional travel to other Clubs in Europe or Head Office in London.
With a busy schedule, you will need to be proficient in managing teams and stakeholders to orchestrate all activities around your clubs.
Skills and Experience we are looking for
- A leader who can both think strategically and set the direction for their teams but also roll their sleeves to implement plans and break down barriers on the ground.
- Play an active role within the senior management team to shape long term strategic goals.
- Effective setting, forecasting and managing of club budgets, ensuring club revenue and profitability are maximized.
- Maximize club revenues by optimising commercial activities across all departments, ensuring that targets and yield are met and effective cost control across all direct functional departments is in place.
- You will coach, develop and oversee your Heads of Departments (Spa, Wellbeing, F&B, Kids Club Academy, Hotel, etc.) to be strong managers and role models for their own teams.
Your profile
- Degree level or other relevant educational qualification.
- Proven senior management experience, preferably within the premium hospitality, fitness or retail sectors.
- Experience of business development and a proven track record of commercial successes, delivering effective ROI.
- High degree of business awareness, commercial acumen and a hands-on management mentality.
- Excellent knowledge of German and English with proven communication and influencing skills, both written and spoken.
- Ability to prioritise workload and to adapt to meet changing deadlines and priorities.
- Self-driven & ability to work independently in an entrepreneurial approach.
- Good Microsoft skills & experience in compiling and presenting analysis of data at board level.
What is in it for you?
- We offer an extensive benefits package as part of this appointment including company pension scheme, health promotion and extensive employee discounts.
- An engaged and talented team to work for you to help you achieve your goals.
- Role is full-time, permanent and centrally-based in Hamburg.
- A dynamic working environment in an expanding company full of possibilities.
- We offer outstanding career support to help you and your team develop and grow to be the best you can be.
If this sounds like you, and you are interested…
We would love to hear from you. Please contact us by sending your resume and motivation letter via our career portal to Geraldine Seibel-Lübbke.
To learn about our other roles please visit http://jobs.aspria.com or to learn more about Aspria please visit www.aspria.com.