Director of Operations
Barry'sAbout the role
We appreciate your interest in employment with Barry’s! Barry’s is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the application process may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable law. If you need assistance in completing this application or with the application process because of a disability, please contact the People and Culture Department (people@barrys.com).
Barry’s is the Best Workout in the WorldTM®. Founded in West Hollywood in 1998, it’s the original strength and cardio interval fitness experience that provides an immersive, high-intensity, one-hour workout that’s as effective as it is fun. Our fitness classes alternate between working out with weights and running on a treadmill. Each day focuses on a different muscle group in order to achieve real results and to prevent injuries. Our program is designed to tone muscle and maximize fat loss, while spiking the metabolism for up to 48 hours following the class.
Please be aware that smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of Barry’s studios and corporate offices.
The Director of Operations is an inspiring leader who supports the studios through building brand
awareness, driving strategy, delivering on business results, and hiring, coaching, and developing strong studio leaders. The Director of Operations ensures that Barry's culture and core values are followed and that each studio provides exceptional client experience through ongoing support and training. The Director of Operations is accountable for all aspects of studio performance.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and People Management
• Create and foster a respectful and inclusive team environment and culture by welcoming and
celebrating differences to ensure a positive and engaging experience for team members and
clients
• Build a strong and diverse team that includes team members with various experiences,
backgrounds, and skillset to drive studio performance
• Manage and grow General Managers through regular check-in conversations, ongoing
performance documentation, and business goal setting
• Support learning and development consistently and equitably by providing feedback, coaching,
mentoring, and career path guidance
• Enable General Managers to drive studio operations in line with Barry’s priorities by providing
them with the information, tools, resources, and support they need
• Lead and coach studios in assigned markets on Barry's mission, vision and values, setting the
example for every employee’s behavior
• Lead talent planning/pipeline needs and recruitment strategy for studios in assigned markets
• Develop or support a strategy for studios in assigned markets to close identified performance gaps
• Hold General Managers accountable for managing and developing their in-studio teams
• Establish supportive and productive relationships with all team members, focusing on personal
and professional development
• Collaborate with General Managers and their teams to support operations and ensure studios
align with company-wide operational priorities through regular communication and studio visits.
Up to 60-70% travel is required to offer hands on management of the assigned portfolio
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to accomplish projects and initiatives
o Partner with the S/VP of Operations and the People and Culture team on personnel
issues that arise
o Partner with the Facilities Team to maintain studios, facilities, treadmills, and bikes to
premium brand standard
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