Life Cafe Assistant Lead

lifetime; Folsom (CA); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Membership benefits

Product discounts

401(k) matching

Training and development

Paid sick leave

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

FSAs and Dependent Care

Résumé du poste

Life Time in California is seeking an Assistant Café Leader to support the Café Leader by overseeing daily operations, delivering hospitality, and upholding Life Time's service standards. You will coach the team and help run shifts to ensure exceptional guest experiences.

This role requires leadership experience in fast-casual settings, ServSafe certified, and the ability to manage labor, costs, and safety. The position offers benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of leadership experience in a fast-casual or café setting.
• Passion for hospitality and guest engagement.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsabilités

• 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

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

Leadership experience (1-2 years)

Customer service excellence

Strong communication

Outils

POS systems

Description du poste

Position Summary

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.

Job Duties and 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
• E nsures all food safety, cleanliness, and Life Time brand standards are upheld on every shift

Position 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

Education

• High School Graduate or equivalent

Years of Experience

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

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations

• ServSafe Manager certification or equivalent
• ServSafe Alcohol Safety or equivalent (if applicable)
• CPR/AED certification

Preferred Requirements

• College degree in business, culinary arts, hospitality, or related field
• Knowledge of food costing, scheduling, and basic profit & loss analysis
• Experience leading team culture and driving sales through service
• Ability to develop and implement service recovery or upselling strategies
• Passion for creating a desirable, guest-centric café environment

Pay

This is an hourly position with wages starting at $20.50 and pays up to $27.50, based on experience and qualifications.

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

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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.