Vice President- Food & Beverage Operations

Life Time Inc.

20d•$199,000 - $288,000

About The Position

We’re seeking a bold, executive-minded leader to own the transformation and growth of our LifeCafe Food & Beverage business. This is a high-impact, strategic role responsible for the Vision, strategy, and execution across more than 180+ club locations inclusive of all café & restaurant models from express to full culinary experiences. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of hospitality experience, operational excellence, strong financial acumen and hands-on leadership from the ground up. Key Areas of Focus & Responsibility Vision & Strategy: Refine and execute a long-term F&B strategy across all models that aligns with our brand, member expectations, and financial goals Operational Leadership: Oversee day-to-day operations through strategic relationships across all club locations, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency at scale Financial Performance: Manage a $150M P&L, driving revenue growth and margin improvement through disciplined financial management Team & Culture: Inspire and develop a high-performing team, development of field leaders to foster engagement and excellence at every level Member Experience: Elevate hospitality standards to deliver an exceptional, member-centric experience that differentiates our brand specific to the market Menu & Product Innovation: Curate offerings that balance creativity, operational simplicity, and member preferences What Success Looks Like Significant revenue growth and improved profitability across café locations High member satisfaction, penetration and engagement with the café experience A documented, refined model ready for multi-location deployment Recognition as a key driver of innovation and growth within the organization Who You Are A strategic operator with 10+ years of leadership experience in multi-unit café, restaurant, or hospitality operations Proven success in concept development, turnaround, or large-scale growth initiatives Financially fluent and data-driven, with a track record of driving revenue and margin Passionate about hospitality, culinary standards and deeply empathetic to customer needs Entrepreneurial, hands-on, and energized by building and scaling new concepts Why Join Us This is a rare opportunity to lead a transformation from the inside out—with the autonomy to make bold decisions, the support of a forward-thinking team, and the runway to evaluate what exists today- while innovating on concepts moving forward. Pay This is a salaried position starting at $199,000.00 and pays up to $288,000.00, 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. ABOUT US With over 160 athletic country clubs and offerings for everyone from 90 days to 90 years, Life Time’s comprehensive ecosystem goes beyond the idea of “fitness” to encompass all aspects of well-being. Every career here supports the goal of people living happier, healthier lives. Life Time provides entertaining, educational, friendly and inviting experiences of uncompromising quality that empower everyone to live a healthy and happy life. You belong at Life Time. We promote an inviting community that supports everyone on their path to a healthy way of life.

Requirements

A strategic operator with 10+ years of leadership experience in multi-unit café, restaurant, or hospitality operations
Proven success in concept development, turnaround, or large-scale growth initiatives
Financially fluent and data-driven, with a track record of driving revenue and margin
Passionate about hospitality, culinary standards and deeply empathetic to customer needs
Entrepreneurial, hands-on, and energized by building and scaling new concepts

Responsibilities

Refine and execute a long-term F&B strategy across all models that aligns with our brand, member expectations, and financial goals
Oversee day-to-day operations through strategic relationships across all club locations, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency at scale
Manage a $150M P&L, driving revenue growth and margin improvement through disciplined financial management
Inspire and develop a high-performing team, development of field leaders to foster engagement and excellence at every level
Elevate hospitality standards to deliver an exceptional, member-centric experience that differentiates our brand specific to the market
Curate offerings that balance creativity, operational simplicity, and member preferences

Benefits

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
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