Join the Lyfe Cafe Team
Westport & Fairfield, CT
Questions? Call (203) 557-0387
The Lyfe Difference
Why People Love Working Here
Complimentary Drinks
All the coffee, matcha, and smoothies you want during your shift.
Team First Culture
Small team, family feel. Gino and Dimitri work alongside you.
Award-Winning Spot
#1 Coffee Shop in Westport. People come back for the experience you help create.
Real Growth
We promote from within. Multiple brands across the family (Pizza Lyfe, Quattro Pazzi, Organika).
Consistent Hours
We're open 7 AM–4 PM, 7 days a week. No late nights.
Premium Ingredients
Work with quality products you can be proud of — A1 Matcha, Quartertone coffee, imported French butter.
Open Positions
What We're Hiring For
Westport & Fairfield locations. We don't hire for roles — we hire for people.
Barista
Full-Time / Part-TimeYou love people and you love coffee. You'll be the first face guests see and the reason they come back. We use a proprietary Quartertone blend and A1 Pinnacle Matcha — you'll become an expert in both.
What You'll Do
- Pull espresso shots with precision and consistency
- Craft matcha, smoothies, and specialty drinks
- Create a warm, welcoming experience for every guest
- Maintain a clean, organized bar station
- Learn and explain our sourcing and ingredients
What We're Looking For
- Previous cafe or hospitality experience a plus
- Warm personality with strong communication
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Available weekends and early mornings (7 AM starts)
Cafe Manager
Full-TimeYou've got the hospitality instinct and the operational chops to match. You'll lead the front-of-house team, keep the experience consistently excellent, and work closely with ownership to help the cafe grow.
What You'll Do
- Lead and schedule front-of-house and barista staff
- Uphold brand and quality standards across every shift
- Handle ordering, inventory, and vendor relationships
- Train new hires and develop team members
- Resolve guest concerns with calm and care
- Work with founders on operations and improvements
What We're Looking For
- 2+ years of cafe, restaurant, or hospitality management
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Experience with POS systems and scheduling tools
- Organized, proactive, and solutions-oriented
- Passion for food, coffee, and community
Line Cook
Full-Time / Part-TimeBehind every great plate is a great cook. You'll be part of a tight kitchen team executing our scratch-made menu — from croissant breakfast sandwiches to grain bowls. Speed, cleanliness, and care matter here.
What You'll Do
- Prepare menu items to recipe spec and plating standards
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe kitchen station
- Work efficiently during high-volume breakfast and lunch service
- Assist with daily prep, mise en place, and ingredient handling
- Communicate clearly with kitchen and front-of-house teams
What We're Looking For
- Prior kitchen or food service experience preferred
- Ability to work the 7 AM–4 PM shift
- Understanding of food safety and sanitation standards
- Works well under pressure in a team environment
- Attention to detail and consistency
Head Chef
Full-TimeThis is a rare opportunity. We're looking for a chef who shares our obsession with quality to lead our kitchen, evolve our menu, and set the standard for what scratch-made means at Lyfe Cafe. This role works directly with the founders.
What You'll Do
- Own the kitchen — execution, quality, and culture
- Develop and refine seasonal menu items
- Source and maintain premium ingredient standards
- Hire, train, and develop line cook and prep staff
- Manage food cost, waste, and kitchen efficiency
- Partner with founders on menu direction and growth
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years as a chef or kitchen leader in a quality-driven restaurant
- Proven ability to lead a kitchen team and build culture
- Strong palate and eye for quality, plating, and consistency
- Experience with scratch-made, ingredient-focused cooking
- Entrepreneurial mindset — you take ownership seriously