Studio Manager
Job Summary
We are looking for a Studio Manager to oversee day-to-day studio operations, manage bookings, and ensure a professional experience for clients. The role involves supervising support staff, maintaining equipment, and supporting sales and operational efficiency. We require someone with strong organizational skills and customer service experience.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily studio operations and facility maintenance
- Manage bookings, scheduling, and client payments
- Supervise studio assistants and support staff
- Monitor equipment, safety procedures, and performance reports
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field
- 2+ years experience in studio operations or client-facing environment
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Computer literate with booking systems and spreadsheets
Job Details
We are looking for a Studio Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the studio and ensure a smooth, professional, and enjoyable experience for clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily studio operations, including opening/closing, cleanliness, maintenance, and readiness of facilities.
- Manage bookings, scheduling, client inquiries, payments, confirmations, cancellations, and rescheduling.
- Provide excellent customer service and assist clients with studio orientation, equipment, lighting, and basic setup.
- Monitor, maintain, and properly organize studio equipment, props, and supplies.
- Coordinate repairs, maintenance, equipment replacements, and other operational requirements.
- Support sales and revenue generation through upselling, promotions, packages, and additional studio services.
- Supervise and coordinate studio assistants and support staff, including task assignment, training, attendance, and performance monitoring.
- Ensure the studio consistently meets company brand, service, safety, and operational standards.
- Monitor compliance with safety procedures and maintain records of incidents, equipment issues, and maintenance activities.
- Prepare regular reports on bookings, sales, revenue, expenses, equipment status, and overall studio performance.
- Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, customer experience, and studio profitability.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Operations Management, Communications, or a related field.
- Preferably 2+ years of experience in studio operations, hospitality, events, retail management, or a similar client-facing service environment.
- Knowledge of sales processing, booking systems, and customer service operations.
- Experience or familiarity with photography studios, production spaces, or creative environments is an advantage.
- Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Computer literate and comfortable using booking systems, spreadsheets, and online communication platforms.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.
- Able to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Basic technical aptitude, particularly in equipment handling, lighting, or willingness to undergo training.
- Customer-service oriented, professional, proactive, and solution-focused.