LifeCafe Assistant Leader
Life Time Inc. · Skokie, IL · 2 mo ago
Administrative$19.75/hrFull-time
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
Preferred Requirements
- 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
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, a 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
- 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 time off, deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold