Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $21.50 - $28.75
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
fully subsidized membership
discounts on Life Time products and services
401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)
training and professional development
paid sick leave where required by law
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
prescription drug coverage
Short term disability insurance
long term disability insurance
Life insurance
pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans
Parental leave
Adoption assistance
Paid Time Off
deferred compensation plan
Job Description
Life Time is a leading health and wellness company dedicated to providing exceptional fitness, spa, and hospitality experiences across its diverse range of locations. With a commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles and fostering community, Life Time focuses on delivering outstanding customer service, maintaining high operational standards, and nurturing a supportive and inclusive work environment for all team members. Operating nationally, Life Time prides itself on creating welcoming spaces where guests can enjoy premium amenities and personalized service. The company culture embodies values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming to offer equal opportunities for growth and career development to every individual on the team. Life Time supports its employees with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement within its dynamic and rapidly growing network of centers.
The Assistant Café Leader role at Life Time plays a pivotal part in driving the success of the café operations within the facility. This position reports directly to the Café Leader and supports delivering exceptional guest experiences through effective team leadership and operational excellence. The Assistant Café Leader is responsible for overseeing daily café activities, ensuring adherence to hospitality standards, and coaching team members to perform their best. This role blends hands-on leadership with a strong focus on hospitality, food safety, and financial management, including labor and food cost control. In addition to guiding the team on service excellence, the Assistant Café Leader contributes to maintaining cleanliness, inventory management, and compliance with Life Time’s brand standards. The position requires someone passionate about guest engagement, team development, and operational precision in a fast-paced environment. It offers an hourly wage ranging from $21.50 to $28.75 depending on experience, with full-time opportunities entitled to a comprehensive benefits package. This is an excellent opportunity for hospitality professionals seeking to grow their leadership skills in a supportive and guest-focused setting. The Assistant Café Leader will collaborate closely with the Café Leader to foster a high-performing, service-oriented café culture that drives customer satisfaction and achieves business objectives. If you are enthusiastic about creating memorable guest experiences and leading by example, Life Time invites you to join their team and help shape the future of hospitality within their vibrant community.
The Assistant Café Leader role at Life Time plays a pivotal part in driving the success of the café operations within the facility. This position reports directly to the Café Leader and supports delivering exceptional guest experiences through effective team leadership and operational excellence. The Assistant Café Leader is responsible for overseeing daily café activities, ensuring adherence to hospitality standards, and coaching team members to perform their best. This role blends hands-on leadership with a strong focus on hospitality, food safety, and financial management, including labor and food cost control. In addition to guiding the team on service excellence, the Assistant Café Leader contributes to maintaining cleanliness, inventory management, and compliance with Life Time’s brand standards. The position requires someone passionate about guest engagement, team development, and operational precision in a fast-paced environment. It offers an hourly wage ranging from $21.50 to $28.75 depending on experience, with full-time opportunities entitled to a comprehensive benefits package. This is an excellent opportunity for hospitality professionals seeking to grow their leadership skills in a supportive and guest-focused setting. The Assistant Café Leader will collaborate closely with the Café Leader to foster a high-performing, service-oriented café culture that drives customer satisfaction and achieves business objectives. If you are enthusiastic about creating memorable guest experiences and leading by example, Life Time invites you to join their team and help shape the future of hospitality within their vibrant community.
Job Requirements
- Strong passion for hospitality, guest engagement, and team leadership
- ability to lead by example and coach others in a fast-paced café environment
- experience working with POS systems, food handling, and inventory processes
- ability to lift up to 20 lbs repeatedly and perform physical tasks throughout shifts
- strong communication and organizational skills
Job Qualifications
- High school graduate or equivalent
- 1-2 years of leadership experience in a fast-casual or café setting
- ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent
- ServSafe Alcohol Safety or equivalent (if applicable)
- CPR/AED certification
- college degree in business, culinary arts, hospitality, or related field (preferred)
- knowledge of food costing, scheduling, and basic profit and loss analysis (preferred)
- experience leading team culture and driving sales through service (preferred)
- ability to develop and implement service recovery or upselling strategies (preferred)
- passion for creating a desirable, guest-centric café environment (preferred)
Job Duties
- Leads day-to-day café operations with a focus on hospitality, service standards, and shift execution
- coaches, trains, and motivates team members to deliver exceptional guest experiences and meet performance expectations
- partners with the Café Leader to manage labor, food costs, inventory, and overall financial performance
- supports hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development of team members to create a strong, service-focused café culture
- ensures all food safety, cleanliness, and Life Time brand standards are upheld on every shift
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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