Manager Assistant

Description

GSS Tech Group is hiring on behalf of our client, a new premium ladies only fitness and wellness studio in Dubai offering Strength, Pilates and Lagree, alongside a dedicated wellness and spa space. The studio is building a community driven brand and is hiring its founding management team ahead of launch.

Role Overview

The Manager Assistant is the General Manager’s right hand. You will manage the GM’s calendar, correspondence and meetings, and make sure projects and decisions are followed through during the pre opening and launch phase.

Reports to: General Manager

Location: Dubai, UAE (on site)

Joining: Immediate to 30 days

Key Responsibilities

Calendar and Correspondence

• Manage the GM’s calendar, appointments and priorities
• Draft, screen and respond to emails and correspondence on the GM’s behalf
• Act as the first point of contact for partners, vendors and stakeholders reaching the GM

Meetings

• Schedule internal and external meetings, prepare agendas and materials
• Take minutes, capture action items and circulate them promptly
• Coordinate logistics for partner meetings, interviews and launch events

Project Follow Up

• Track pre opening and ongoing projects (fit out, marketing launches, partnerships, hiring)
• Chase owners on deadlines and keep the GM updated on status and blockers
• Maintain trackers, documentation and filing for key projects and contracts

General Support

• Prepare presentations, reports and internal communications
• Handle confidential information with discretion
• Support the wider management team during peak periods and events

Requirements

• Female candidates only (ladies only studio)
• Available to join immediately or within 30 days, currently based in the UAE
• 2 to 4 years as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or Management Assistant
• Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic is a plus
• Strong command of MS Office or Google Workspace (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through without being chased
• High discretion and professionalism
• Fitness, wellness, hospitality or startup experience is an advantage

Benefits

• Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership in a premium brand from day one
• Competitive package, details shared at interview stage