Cafe Manager

Life Time; Georgia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeTime seeks a LifeCafe Lead to oversee the location's daily operations, ensuring high-quality menu execution, staff development, and exceptional member experiences. This hands-on leadership role balances financial accountability with a strong service culture.

The ideal candidate has 2 years of management or a culinary/business degree, ServSafe and CPR/AED certifications, and a proven track record in fast-paced food service settings.

Qualifications

• Schedule flexibility including days, nights, weekends, holidays.
• 2 years of management/leadership experience or college degree in culinary/business.
• Experience in food service operations and team leadership.
• ServSafe (or equivalent); Alcohol Safety Certification; CPR/AED within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead the LifeCafe team in real time, modeling execution, pace, food quality, and hospitality standards.
• Oversee front-of-house and back-of-house operations, including inventory, scheduling, payroll, and adherence to LifeCafe systems and policies.
• Manage food and labor costs, track performance metrics, and take action to meet financial goals.

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.

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.