Assistant Restaurant ManagerLife Time Inc. • Montvale, NJ, US

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Assistant Restaurant Manager

Life Time Inc. • Montvale, NJ, US

14 hours ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

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
Ensures 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 $21.50 and pays up to $28.75, 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

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.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Wellness and Fitness Services

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