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About the Role

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.

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

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

Skills

POS systems
Food handling
Inventory processes
Communication
Organization

Location

Onsite

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

1-2 years of leadership experience in a fast-casual or café setting

Education Level

High School Graduate or equivalent
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)

Salary/Compensations

$22.25 - $29.75 per hour

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, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage (Full-time)
Short term and long term disability insurance (Full-time)
Life insurance (Full-time)
Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans (Full-time)
Parental leave and adoption assistance (Full-time)
Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave (Full-time)
Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold (Full-time)

About the Company

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual.

Equal Opportunity

We remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.