Assistant General Manager – Premium Fitness & Wellness Club, Rotterdam

Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands

Salary: €40,000 – €45,000 per year (€3333 - €3750 per month)

Contract Type: Full-time

This is a standout opportunity to step into a key leadership role at one of the most distinctive fitness clubs in the Netherlands. The club serves over 5,000 members — primarily professionals and corporates seeking a premium health and wellness experience.

As Assistant General Manager, you’ll be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring a consistently excellent member experience, and building a high-performance team culture. This is a hands-on, visible role with a strong presence on the floor — ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and knows how to bring structure and accountability to a busy team.

You’ll also be supported in your longer-term development, with a clear path to a future General Manager position.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and supporting front-of-house operations, including reception and duty management
• Coaching and managing a team of 10+ reception staff and 6–7 duty managers
• Establishing operational consistency through rotas, reporting, and communication
• Overseeing club presentation, member engagement, and service delivery
• Collaborating with department heads and supporting the General Manager in all areas
• Improving member satisfaction (target: 85%+) through structure and team performance
• Acting as Duty Manager for 2–4 shifts per week, including one weekend day

About the Club

• Premium fitness facility set across four levels within a nine-storey building
• 5,000+ members, primarily city professionals and corporate clients
• Facilities include a full gym, swimming pool, sauna, steam room, and studios
• A fast-paced, high-traffic environment where presentation and experience are key
• The club operates in a unique building dating back to the 1970s, requiring attention to infrastructure and maintenance standards

About You

• Operational management experience in fitness, hospitality, leisure, or service environments
• Strong people management and communication skills
• Comfortable working on the floor and leading from the front
• Highly organised and confident creating structure in fast-paced settings
• Able to oversee older buildings and facilities while maintaining high standards
• Ambitious and ready to step into a General Manager role in the near future

What’s Included

• Salary: €40,000 – €45,000 per year
• High-impact leadership position in a standout fitness club
• Clear development path toward General Management
• Club membership and additional benefits
• Opportunity to create lasting change and operational consistency

If you’re an experienced operator ready to take ownership, drive results, and grow into a General Manager role, we’d love to hear from you.

Your recruiter for this role is Abhi Lakhina, Managing Director at Love Recruitment International.

Love Recruitment International is a global recruitment agency connecting outstanding talent with premium opportunities across the fitness, wellness, and lifestyle sectors in Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.