Food & Beverage Manager

Life Time is a premier health and wellness company dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve their fitness and lifestyle goals. Operating a unique blend of athletic resorts, fitness centers, and healthy cafes, Life Time offers a holistic approach to wellness, focusing on physical health, nutrition, and community engagement. With locations across the country, Life Time is committed to providing exceptional service, innovative programming, and a supportive environment for members and guests. The company prides itself on fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every team member is valued and encouraged to grow professionally and personally.

The LifeCafe Leader plays a vital role in ensuring the success and growth of a LifeCafe location—a health-focused cafe integrated within Life Time's expansive wellness facilities. This salaried position, with compensation starting at $64,000 and potentially reaching $88,000 based on experience and qualifications, is structured to lead daily operations with a hands-on approach. The LifeCafe Leader is responsible for managing the front-of-house and back-of-house functions, driving financial performance including profit and loss oversight, budgeting, and cost controls related to food, beverage, and labor. This role necessitates working alongside team members in "The Zone" to guarantee high-quality food preparation, timely order execution, and exceptional customer service in a fast-paced, engaging environment.

Beyond operational management, the LifeCafe Leader is deeply involved in team development, hiring, training, and motivating staff to cultivate a culture focused on growth, high performance, and unparalleled customer experience. Compliance with safety, cleanliness, and security protocols is strictly maintained through routine inspections and coaching. This leadership position requires flexibility to work varying shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays to meet the operational demands of the LifeCafe.

Ideal candidates bring at least three years of leadership experience within fast-paced food or hospitality settings, complemented by ServSafe certification or equivalent. CPR/AED certification, alcohol safety certification if applicable, and a high school diploma are required, with a college degree in culinary arts, business, or related fields preferred. Additional culinary expertise or prior business ownership experience is highly advantageous.

Life Time offers comprehensive benefits to all team members, including fully subsidized memberships, product and service discounts, and a 401(k) plan with company discretionary match for those aged 21 and above. Full-time employees gain access to medical, dental, vision care, disability insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, parental leave options, and paid time off that scales with tenure to support a balanced and healthy work-life dynamic.

As an equal opportunity employer, Life Time embraces diversity and inclusivity, dedicated to providing a workplace where every individual’s unique contributions are respected and celebrated. Through merit-based recruitment, hiring, and promotion practices, Life Time ensures a fair and equitable environment that aligns with its mission to enhance lives through wellness.