Kitchen Team Lead: Training, Inventory & Cost Control

Life Time, Inc.; Burr Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidized membership

Discounts on Life Time products and |

401(k) discretionary match

Training and professional development

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Life Time, Inc. is seeking a LifeCafe Chef to lead the back-of-house team, ensuring consistent food quality, portion control, and cost management in a fast-paced environment. You will supervise cooks and dishwashers, train staff, and collaborate with the Café Leader on hiring and inventory decisions.

The role emphasizes adherence to recipes, standards, and safety guidelines while maintaining a calm, organized kitchen and contributing to the Life Time mission.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience
• Previous kitchen experience
• ServSafe certifications required

Responsibilities

• Maintains daily operations of back of house including cleanliness, ordering food and supplies, evaluating prep lists and par levels.
• Observes and manages workers engaged in preparing and portioning foods to ensure methods of cooking and sizes of portions follow recipe standards.
• Supervises, trains, develops, and assesses cooks and dishwashers to ensure continuous growth through orientations, direction, and feedback.
• Maximizes profit by controlling food costs through recipe adherence, proper ordering and par levels; assists the Café Leader with inventory control.
• Makes recommendations on hiring, promotions and termination of employees to the Café Leader

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Calm under pressure

Cost control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ServSafe Food Manager Certification

ServSafe Alcohol Safety Certification

ServSafe Allergen Certification

Job description

Life Time, Inc. is seeking a LifeCafe Chef to lead the back-of-house team, ensuring consistent food quality, portion control, and cost management in a fast-paced environment. You will supervise cooks and dishwashers, train staff, and collaborate with the Café Leader on hiring and inventory decisions.

The role emphasizes adherence to recipes, standards, and safety guidelines while maintaining a calm, organized kitchen and contributing to the Life Time mission.