What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cafe Manager position at Life Time Inc.?
Position Summary
The LifeCafe Lead is responsible for the overall operations and performance of a LifeCafe location, typically operating at lower monthly revenue volume. This hands-on leadership role ensures high-quality execution of menu items, team development, financial accountability, and outstanding member experiences. The LifeCafe Lead models business ownership by actively managing daily operations, driving results, and cultivating a strong team and service culture.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
The LifeCafe Lead is responsible for the overall operations and performance of a LifeCafe location, typically operating at lower monthly revenue volume. This hands-on leadership role ensures high-quality execution of menu items, team development, financial accountability, and outstanding member experiences. The LifeCafe Lead models business ownership by actively managing daily operations, driving results, and cultivating a strong team and service culture.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Works in “The Zone” the majority of the time, modeling execution, pace, food quality, and hospitality standards while leading the team in real time
- Oversees front-of-house and back-of-house operations, including inventory, scheduling, payroll, and adherence to all LifeCafe systems and policies
- Manages key business drivers such as food and labor costs, tracks performance metrics, and takes action to meet financial goals
- Hires, trains, and develops team members, providing on-the-floor coaching and supporting a positive team culture
- Maintains a clean, safe, and compliant environment by proactively monitoring cleanliness, food safety, and security standards
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Experience managing food service operations and leading a team
- Strong understanding of labor management, cost controls, and guest experience metrics
- High School Graduate or equivalent
- 2 years of management and leadership experience or a college degree in culinary, business
- Experience with fast casual restaurant or full service experience
- ServSafe (or equivalent)
- Alcohol Safety Certification (where applicable)
- CPR/AED certification within 30 days of hire
- Culinary, hospitality, or business coursework or degree
- Strong systems orientation and ability to follow through on operational processes
- Experience driving operations and financial performance in a fast
- Prior or current business owner experience