Cafe Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
wellness programs

Job Description

Life Time is a well-established health and wellness company that operates a nationwide network of state-of-the-art fitness centers and life-enhancing amenities. Known for its commitment to holistic wellness, Life Time provides an inclusive environment where members can focus on fitness, health, and lifestyle improvements. Their facilities combine fitness centers, pools, cafes, and other recreation spaces to foster a community centered on living a balanced and healthy life. Life Time prides itself on delivering exceptional service, fostering a supportive atmosphere, and creating innovative wellness experiences for members across the country.

The LifeCafe Lead role plays a crucial part in this wellness ecosystem, overseeing the operations of LifeCafe locations that typically involve lower monthly revenue volumes. This position requires hands-on leadership to ensure excellent execution of menu items, exceptional team development, financial accountability, and outstanding member experiences. As a LifeCafe Lead, you will be the model of business ownership by actively managing daily café operations, driving financial results, and cultivating a strong and positive team culture dedicated to exceptional hospitality standards. Your leadership influence will be felt directly on the floor as you engage with both front-of-house and back-of-house operations to maintain quality and efficiency. This role is ideal for someone passionate about the food service industry, leadership, and contributing to a vibrant community-focused wellness brand. The position demands a flexible schedule and a proactive mindset to help LifeCafe locations continually meet and exceed operational goals. Through effective team training and development, cost management, and adherence to safety and cleanliness standards, the LifeCafe Lead ensures that every member enjoys a welcoming and top-notch café experience. Employment type details and exact salary information are typically discussed during the recruitment process but align with competitive standards for management positions in food service within health and wellness industry venues.

Job Requirements

  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including days nights weekends and holidays
  • Experience managing food service operations and leading a team
  • Strong understanding of labor management cost controls and guest experience metrics

Job Qualifications

  • High school graduate or equivalent
  • 2 years of management and leadership experience or a college degree in culinary business
  • Experience with fast casual restaurant or full service experience
  • ServSafe or equivalent certification
  • Alcohol safety certification where applicable
  • CPR/AED certification within 30 days of hire
  • Culinary hospitality or business coursework or degree preferred
  • Strong systems orientation and ability to follow through on operational processes
  • Experience driving operations and financial performance in a fast-paced environment
  • Prior or current business owner experience preferred

Job Duties

  • Works in The Zone the majority of the time modeling execution pace food quality and hospitality standards while leading the team in real time
  • Oversees front-of-house and back-of-house operations including inventory scheduling payroll and adherence to all LifeCafe systems and policies
  • Manages key business drivers such as food and labor costs tracks performance metrics and takes action to meet financial goals
  • Hires trains and develops team members providing on-the-floor coaching and supporting a positive team culture
  • Maintains a clean safe and compliant environment by proactively monitoring cleanliness food safety and security standards

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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