LifeCafe Assistant Lead

Position Summary

The Assistant Café Leader supports the Café Leader in delivering exceptional guest experiences, leading daily operations, and developing a high-performing team. This role combines strong service leadership with operational know-how, ensuring the café runs smoothly, efficiently, and in alignment with Life Time’s hospitality standards.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• 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

Position 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
• Able to lift up to 20 lbs repeatedly and perform physical tasks throughout shifts
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• 1-2 years of leadership experience in a fast-casual or café setting
• College degree in business, culinary arts, hospitality, or related field preferred
• Knowledge of food costing, scheduling, and basic profit & loss analysis
• Experience leading team culture and driving sales through service
• Passion for creating a desirable, guest-centric café environment

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge of food costing, scheduling, and basic profit & loss analysis
• Experience leading team culture and driving sales through service
• Developing and implementing service recovery or upselling strategies
• Passion for creating a desirable, guest-centric café environment

Pay

This is an hourly position with wages starting at $19.75 and pays up to $26.50, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:
• A 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)
• Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short term and long term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick leave where required by law
• Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold