General Manager

CAVA•San Diego, CA

About The Position

CAVA’s General Manager oversees all restaurant operations and team members, providing leadership and motivation so the team remains guest-focused and team-focused. The General Manager sets high standards and creates a positive work atmosphere to support successful day-to-day operations. The role includes leading the restaurant’s four-wall operation, developing people, managing inventory, labor and staffing, and maintaining accountability. The General Manager plans, coaches, trains and holds team members accountable, taking corrective action when necessary. They focus on guest satisfaction, take ownership of each shift, collaborate with others, adapt to change, and assist with additional assigned duties.

Requirements

  • Must be able to bend and frequently reach overhead.
  • Must have the dexterity to handle tongs, pots, pans and other equipment.
  • Must be comfortable working in temperatures ranging from hot to cold and near open flames.
  • Must be able to maintain near-constant communication with multiple people.
  • Must have close, distance and peripheral vision.
  • Must be able to sit, squat and kneel occasionally.
  • Must work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
  • May occasionally work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • May stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all restaurant operations and team members.
  • Provide leadership and motivation to keep team members guest-focused and team-focused.
  • Set high standards and create a positive work atmosphere for successful daily operations.
  • Lead the restaurant’s four-wall operation, including people development, inventory, labor, staffing and accountability.
  • Plan, coach, train and hold team members accountable, taking corrective action when necessary.
  • Find ways to say yes to guests and inspire the team to deliver a positive guest experience.
  • Take ownership of every shift and pursue results.
  • Collaborate with others to achieve shared success.
  • Adapt to change and solve problems with an open-minded, inclusive approach.
  • Assist with additional assigned duties.

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
  • 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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