General Manager - The NOW
Westmont, IL 60559
About the Job
The General Manager is responsible for the leadership and mentoring of the Experience Guide, Massage Therapy, and Management teams. Oversees seamless operations of the business unit while adhering to budget and financial goals. Works side by side with Experience Guides leading by exemplary example.
The Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Position Requirements:
- Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to multi-task while managing a high-volume business.
- Must have 4+ years of managerial experience; preferably in the spa industry.
- Ability to be efficient and productive in a fast-paced environment with strong skills in day-to-day operations.
- Must have the enthusiasm and possess excellent guest service skills for both internal and external guests.
- Enjoy working with people and possess a friendly and outgoing personality.
- Excellent communication, listening, and computer skills.
- Must be a team leader and enjoy mentoring people.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for projecting a positive image within the boutique, maintaining an atmosphere of cooperative teamwork that emphasizes guest service and satisfaction.
- Inform staff of job responsibilities, performance expectations, guest service standards, and corporate policies and guidelines.
- Able to perform, with a high level of excellence, all duties, and responsibilities as required of the Experience Guide team.
- Provide top-level guest service for all including internal guest service.
- Lead by example in promoting services, enhancements, membership, and retail, as well as special events, promotions, and/or discounts available.
- Establish and maintain open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensure employees do the same within the team.
- Review secret shop reports, guest survey results, and other data to identify areas of improvement.
- Consistently assess employee performance and provide constructive feedback to the champion's continued growth of team members.
- Properly document and deliver appropriate corrective action as needed when employees are not performing to company standards and/or are in violation of company guidelines and policies.
- Train staff in the use or sale of products, programming, or services.
- Check boutique equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Coordinate schedules to maximize usage and efficiency.
- Develop staff service or retail goals and guide staff in goal achievement.
- Adhere to boutique budgets and financial goals.
- Inventory products and order new supplies.
- Monitor operations to ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, or hygiene standards.
- Perform accounting duties, such as recording daily cash flow, preparing bank deposits, or generating financial statements.
- Monitor and prepare payroll for Experience Guides and Massage Therapists in coordination with the accounting department.
- Work with Regional Manager to recruit, interview, and hire employees.
- Respond to customer inquiries or complaints with urgency in a timely manner.
- Schedule staff or supervise scheduling.
- Verify staff credentials, such as educational and certification requirements ensuring all remain current.
- Direct facility maintenance or repair.
- Collaborate with Leadership Team during regular meetings regarding any improvements.
The NOW is designed as a refuge to help you disconnect from the outside world and reconnect within. We are where you go to turn down the noise so you can listen to what your body needs. We treat our team in the same way. Join us NOW!