Life Time
AssistantCaféLeader
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“Assistant Café Leader at Life Time. Skills: guest experiences, daily operations, team leadership, food quality, food safety, hospitality. delivering exceptional guest experiences. leading daily operations”
What You'll Achieve.
delivering exceptional guest experiences; developing a high-performing team; ensuring the café runs smoothly, efficiently, and in alignment with Life Time’s hospitality standards; meet performance expectations; create a strong, service-focused café culture; driving sales through service
Industry & Context.
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs repeatedly and perform physical tasks throughout shifts
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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, Ability to lift up to 20 lbs repeatedly and perform physical tasks throughout shifts
Nice to Have
College degree in business, culinary arts, hospitality, or related field, Knowledge of food costing, scheduling, and basic profit & loss analysis, Experience leading team culture and driving sales through service, Ability to develop and implement service recovery or upselling strategies, Passion for creating a desirable, guest-centric café environment
What You'll Do.
delivering exceptional guest experiences
leading daily operations
developing a high-performing team
ensuring the café runs smoothly
and in alignment with Life Time’s hospitality standards
coaching team members
ensuring food quality and safety
supporting business goals
Leads day-to-day café operations with a focus on hospitality
and motivates team members to deliver exceptional guest experiences and meet performance expectations
Partners with the Café Leader to manage labor
and overall financial performance
and ongoing development of team members to create a strong
service-focused café culture
Ensures all food safety
and Life Time brand standards are upheld on every shift
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coaches, trains, and motivates team members; Partners with the Café Leader; Supports hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development of team members; Experience leading team culture
Communication Scope
communication and organizational skills
Full Job Description
**_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. From coaching team members to ensuring food quality and safety, the Assistant Café Leader sets the tone for service excellence while supporting business goals. **_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 * Ability to lift up to 20 lbs repeatedly and perform physical tasks throughout shifts * Strong communication and organizational skills **Education:** * High School Graduate or equivalent **Years of Experience:** * 1-2 years of leadership experience in a fast-casual or café setting **Licenses / Certifications / Registrations:** * ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent * ServSafe Alcohol Safety or equivalent (if applicable) * CPR/AED certification ** _Preferred Requirements_** * College degree in business, culinary arts, hospitality, or related field * Knowledge of food costing, scheduling, and basic profit & loss analysis
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