Cafe Manager

Life Time; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidized membership

Product/service discounts

401(k) with company match

Training and development

Paid sick leave

Job summary

The LifeCafe Lead at Life Time, Inc. oversees daily LifeCafe operations, ensuring high-quality menu execution and outstanding member experiences. This hands-on role actively manages staff, schedules, payroll, and inventory while maintaining food safety and a strong service culture.

The position focuses on coaching team members, controlling costs, and achieving financial goals while upholding Life Time standards and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience managing food service operations and leading a team.
• 2 years of management experience or a college degree in culinary, business.
• ServSafe certification (or equivalent), Alcohol Safety (where applicable), CPR/AED within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversees LifeCafe operations, ensuring quality food, service, and hospitality standards.
• Manages inventory, scheduling, payroll, and adherence to LifeCafe systems and policies.
• Drives food and labor cost control, tracks performance metrics, and works to meet financial goals.
• Hires, trains, and develops team members with on-the-floor coaching.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and compliant environment with food safety and security standards.

Skills

Food service management

Team leadership

Labor cost control

Guest experience metrics

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College degree in culinary or business

Job description

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

• 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

Position Requirements

• 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

Education:

• High School Graduate or equivalent

Years of Experience:

• 2 years of management and leadership experience or a college degree in culinary, business
• Experience with fast casual restaurant or full service experience

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations:

• ServSafe (or equivalent)
• Alcohol Safety Certification (where applicable)
• CPR/AED certification within 30 days of hire

Preferred Requirements

• 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

Pay

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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)
• 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
• Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans
• Parental leave and adoption assistance
• Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave
• Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold

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