Food & Beverage Manager

Overview

Position Summary
The Life Cafe Leader is responsible for the overall performance and growth of a Life Cafe location. This hands-on role leads daily operations, develops team members, ensures high-quality food and service execution, and drives financial results. Working side-by-side with the team, the Life Cafe Leader creates a fun, fast-paced, and high-touch environment that reflects Life Time’s standards and values.

• Oversees front-of-house and back-of-house operations, including inventory, scheduling, payroll, and adherence to operational policies
• Works in "The Zone" alongside the team, ensuring quality execution of menu items, accurate ticket times, and exceptional service
• Manages business financials, including P&L, budgeting, and cost controls for food, beverage, and labor
• Hires, trains, develops, and motivates team members to build a high-performing, growth-minded team culture
• Ensures compliance with all safety, cleanliness, and security protocols through regular inspection and coaching

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, weekends and holidays
• Excellent knowledge of cost control, Labor, reporting KPI’s
• Systems oriented and process minded with a strong ability to develop and implement new systems for continuous improvement
• Ability to handle pressure well and maintain composure in any situation

• High School Graduate or equivalent

• 3+ years of leadership experience in a fast-paced food or hospitality setting

• Serv Safe Certification or equivalent
• Alcohol Safety Certification (if applicable)
• CPR/AED certification required within the first 30 days of hire

• College degree in culinary, business, or related field
• Preferred Chef/Culinary experience
• Prior or current business owner experience

This is a salaried position starting at $69,800.00 and pays up to $96,000.00, based on experience and qualifications. In addition, this role is eligible for bonuses based on performance metrics.

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.