Food and Beverage Manager

Life Time is a premier health and wellness company dedicated to creating exceptional experiences in fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle. With a mission to provide inspiring environments that empower people to achieve their healthiest and happiest selves, Life Time operates vibrant, state-of-the-art LifeCafe locations that combine high-quality dining with a welcoming and dynamic atmosphere. LifeCafe is an integral part of Life Time’s brand experience, offering thoughtfully prepared food and beverages designed to nourish guests on-the-go or in a relaxing setting. Known for its commitment to excellence, innovation, and inclusive values, Life Time fosters a culture that encourages growth, teamwork, and outstanding service.

The LifeCafe Leader plays a critical leadership role responsible for the overall performance and growth of a LifeCafe location. This position demands a hands-on leader who is actively involved with daily operations, working closely alongside team members to create a fast-paced, engaging, and high-touch environment. The LifeCafe Leader ensures that all front-of-house and back-of-house activities are executed flawlessly, adhering to Life Time’s high standards for food quality, customer service, and cleanliness. This role requires a strategic mindset to drive financial outcomes by managing budgets, cost controls, and key performance indicators such as labor and inventory costs.

In addition to operational management, the LifeCafe Leader is a people developer focused on hiring, training, and fostering team members who are motivated and aligned with the company’s growth-minded culture. They are responsible for creating an atmosphere that reflects Life Time’s core values of inclusivity, respect, and excellence. This leader must demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure, managing scheduling complexities and meeting demanding business needs. The role requires flexibility with scheduling, including availability during days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

The position is best suited for someone with at least three years of leadership experience in fast-paced food or hospitality environments, alongside relevant safety certifications such as ServSafe and CPR/AED. Preferred qualifications include a college degree in culinary arts, business, or related fields, as well as experience as a chef or business owner, which brings additional insight into the culinary and operational side of the business.

Working at Life Time comes with comprehensive benefits designed to support employees’ well-being and professional growth. Team members enjoy fully subsidized Life Time memberships, access to employee discounts, retirement savings plans with company matching, extensive health coverage options, and robust paid time off policies based on tenure. Life Time also champions diversity and inclusion, ensuring that the workplace respects and celebrates the unique contributions of every individual while maintaining equal opportunity hiring and promotion practices.

This full-time leadership role offers an exciting opportunity to advance your career in hospitality management by joining a respected and innovative company committed to high standards and continuous improvement. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences, developing engaged teams, and driving business success, the LifeCafe Leader position at Life Time could be the perfect fit for you.