Food & Beverage Manager

Life Time is a premier health and wellness company dedicated to enriching lives through exceptional fitness, nutrition, and recreational experiences. Known for combining luxury active environments with world-class service, Life Time provides a comprehensive approach to healthy living through its network of state-of-the-art fitness centers and cafes. Each LifeCafe location is designed to offer high-quality food and beverage options that promote wellness and provide members with a convenient, enjoyable dining experience that complements their active lifestyle. The company prides itself on maintaining a culture that emphasizes community, inclusivity, and professional growth, making it a desirable employer in the health and hospitality industry.

The LifeCafe Leader role is a crucial leadership position responsible for ensuring the overall performance and growth of a LifeCafe location. This hands-on management role demands a dynamic individual who can effectively lead all facets of cafe operations from front-of-house service and back-of-house preparations to financial oversight and team development. The LifeCafe Leader works side-by-side with team members, fostering a fast-paced, high-touch, and engaging environment that consistently meets Life Time's standards of quality and service. They are charged with driving business results by managing inventory, scheduling, and payroll, while also promoting a positive, growth-oriented team culture.

In this role, the LifeCafe Leader must demonstrate strong operational expertise and leadership skills, regularly monitoring operational policies, quality control measures, safety and cleanliness standards, and customer satisfaction. The position offers a salary starting at $64,000 and can rise to $88,000 depending on experience and qualifications. It is a salaried position that also offers bonus eligibility based on meeting performance metrics. The ideal candidate will bring a background in the foodservice or hospitality industry with at least three years of leadership experience in a fast-paced environment, complemented by certifications such as ServSafe and CPR/AED. Additionally, candidates with culinary or business education and prior ownership experience are highly valued.

This position requires flexibility to work varied schedules including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. The LifeCafe Leader plays an instrumental role in maintaining Life Time's commitment to an inclusive and diverse working environment by fostering respect, teamwork, and merit-based advancement. Joining Life Time as a LifeCafe Leader means being part of a company that not only invests in the health and well-being of its members but also supports the continued growth and professional development of its team members by offering comprehensive benefits such as fully subsidized memberships, healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and numerous other perks that contribute to work-life balance and job satisfaction.