General Manager
About The Position
The General Manager oversees all restaurant operations and team members, providing leadership and motivation to ensure the team is guest-focused and team-focused. The role sets high standards and establishes a positive work atmosphere to support successful day-to-day operations. Responsibilities include leading the restaurant’s four-wall operation, developing people, managing inventory, labor and staffing, and maintaining accountability. The General Manager prioritizes guests and team members through people planning, coaching, training, accountability, and corrective action when necessary; takes ownership of each shift; and supports collaboration, adaptability, and problem-solving. Additional duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Able to bend and reach overhead often.
- Dexterity to handle tongs, pots, pans, and other equipment.
- Comfortable working in temperatures ranging from hot to cold and near open flames.
- May need to work in tight spaces.
- Able to maintain near-constant communication with multiple people.
- Close, distance, and peripheral vision.
- Able to sit, squat, and kneel occasionally.
- Able to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
- May occasionally work in outdoor weather conditions.
- May stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Oversee restaurant operations and team members.
- Provide leadership and motivation to keep team members guest-focused and team-focused.
- Set high standards and establish a positive work atmosphere for successful day-to-day operations.
- Lead the restaurant operation, including people development, inventory, labor, staffing, and accountability.
- Conduct regular people planning, coaching, training, accountability, and corrective action when necessary.
- Find ways to say yes to guests and encourage teams to do the same.
- Take ownership of every shift and achieve results.
- Collaborate with others to achieve shared success.
- Adapt to change and solve problems with an open-minded and inclusive approach.
- Assist with additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Early Wage Access.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Telemedicine.
- Pet insurance.
- 401(k) enrollment with CAVA contribution.
- Paid sick leave, parental leave, and community service leave.
- Free CAVA meal for every shift worked.
- Opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
