Life Cafe Lead

Life Time Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time Inc. is seeking a LifeCafe Lead to oversee a LifeCafe location, ensuring high-quality menu execution, team development, financial accountability, and outstanding member experiences. This hands-on leader models business ownership by actively managing daily operations and driving results.

You will cultivate a strong team and service culture, coach on the floor, monitor costs, schedule staff, and guarantee a clean, safe, and compliant environment in line with LifeTime standards.

Qualifications

• 2 years of management and leadership experience or a college degree in culinary or business.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations in LifeCafe and coach team in real time.
• Oversee front-of-house and back-of-house activities, including scheduling, payroll and adherence to policies.
• Manage food and labor costs and monitor performance metrics to meet financial goals.
• Hire, train, and develop staff while fostering a positive team culture.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant environment with food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Labor cost control

Guest experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College degree in culinary or business (preferred)

Tools

POS systems

Payroll software

Inventory management software

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.