Café Operations Leader — Guest Experience & Team Coach

Life Time Inc.; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time is looking for an Assistant Café Leader to assist the Café Leader in delivering exceptional guest experiences and leading daily operations. You will coach a high-performing team and ensure food quality and safety while meeting business goals.

You will partner with the Café Leader to manage labor, inventory, and costs, while upholding Life Time brand standards and fostering a service-focused culture across shifts. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of leadership in a fast-casual or café setting.
• ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent.
• CPR/AED certification.
• ServSafe Alcohol Safety certification (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day café operations with hospitality, service standards, and shift execution.
• Coach and motivate team to deliver exceptional guest experiences and meet performance expectations.
• Partner with the Café Leader to manage labor, food costs, inventory, and financial performance.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and development of team members to create a strong service-focused culture.
• Uphold food safety, cleanliness, and Life Time brand standards on every shift.

Skills

Hospitality focus

Guest engagement

Team leadership

Labor management

Food safety

Inventory awareness

Communication

Operations experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Manager certification

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Life Time is looking for an Assistant Café Leader to assist the Café Leader in delivering exceptional guest experiences and leading daily operations. You will coach a high-performing team and ensure food quality and safety while meeting business goals.

You will partner with the Café Leader to manage labor, inventory, and costs, while upholding Life Time brand standards and fostering a service-focused culture across shifts. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.