District manager

Cantona Leisure Group develops innovative leisure concepts where sport, family, and community come together. With brands such as GARRINCHA® (“Your Home of Urban Sports”) and Owaza® (“Kicks for Kids, Fun for Parents”), we create places where people move, play, and connect.

We are not a traditional company, but a fast-growing leisure scale-up:

• Today: 8 locations + 4 additional locations in 2026
• Coming years: +5 to 6 new locations

👉 Our ambition: to become the leading reference in leisure & hospitality in Belgium.

Achieving this requires speed, ownership, and people who make things happen.

The role 

As a District Manager, you will be the driving force behind multiple venues. You ensure that every location performs at its best — from delivering strong commercial results to creating exceptional customer experiences. You will drive revenue, efficiency, and occupancy while maintaining team spirit and operational excellence.

Working closely with Centre Managers, you will analyze performance, monitor KPIs, and inspire teams to consistently deliver their best. At the same time, you will ensure that every location remains operationally strong and well-maintained, from infrastructure and facilities to day-to-day operations.

What will you do?

• Strategic execution: translate company objectives into concrete actions within the region while ensuring a consistent Garrincha experience across all locations.
• Operational management: oversee the day-to-day operations of the clubs and ensure high standards in service, hospitality, hygiene, safety, and compliance with internal standards.
• P&L responsibility: take ownership of revenue, costs, KPIs, and regional profitability, while proactively implementing actions to improve results.
• People management & coaching: guide, support, and coach center managers in leadership, team management, and operational performance.
• Recruitment & team development: actively contribute to the recruitment, onboarding, and development of center managers and key profiles within the region.
• Innovation & optimization: identify opportunities, share best practices, and continuously improve processes, efficiency, and the overall guest experience.
• Reporting & collaboration: work closely with HQ and other departments while ensuring clear follow-up, communication, and reporting across the region.
  

 What makes you the perfect match?

• You have proven experience managing multiple teams or locations and know how to motivate, coach, and develop people.
• You are comfortable working with KPIs, budgets, and P&L responsibility in a results-driven environment.
• You easily maintain oversight, prioritize effectively, and switch smoothly between strategy and daily operations.
• You think entrepreneurially, take ownership naturally, and always keep the bigger picture and Cantona Group’s interests in mind.
• You communicate fluently in Dutch and English, both spoken and written. French is a strong plus.

 Mindset is key

• Proactive, results-driven, and able to turn plans into action while continuously structuring, optimizing, and improving operations.
• Thrives in a fast-growing environment and demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the face of change.
• Takes initiative and ensures projects are effectively executed, with a long-term perspective and a clear understanding of how their actions contribute to the group's growth.

What we offer

• A key role within a fast-growing and ambitious leisure group
• The opportunity to help build strong brands such as Garrincha and Owaza
• A role with significant autonomy, ownership, and impact
• Close collaboration with founders, marketing, sales, and local teams
• A dynamic environment where sports, community, and experience are central
• A competitive salary package with additional benefits
• Company car
• Access to sports facilities within our centers

Ready to make an impact?

Are you an operator who doesn’t just plan, but executes? Someone who wants to see results—and make them happen? Then we’d love to speak with you.