General Manager

CAVA•New York, NY

20h•Onsite

About The Position

At CAVA, we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that’s been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity, curiosity and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. We are working towards something big, together. We foster a culture built on five core values: Generosity First, Always: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others. Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious. Act with Agility: We welcome change; it’s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt. Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and possibility. Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose. Managers will oversee all restaurant operations and team members. Managers provide leadership and motivation to ensure that all team members are guest-focused and team-focused. Managers set high standards and establish a positive work atmosphere for their team to create successful day-to-day operations.

Requirements

Ability to develop self and others and support their success.
Capability to lead a four-wall operation, including people development, inventory, labor, staffing, and accountability.
Customer-first mindset, extending to internal team members.
Proficiency in people planning, coaching, training, accountability, and corrective action.
Ability to inspire teams to create CAVA fanatics and ensure guest satisfaction.
Results-oriented approach with ownership of shifts and pride in work.
Ability to foster collaboration and work effectively in a group.
Open-mindedness and adaptability to change for problem-solving.

Responsibilities

Oversee all restaurant operations and team members.
Provide leadership and motivation to ensure that all team members are guest-focused and team-focused.
Set high standards and establish a positive work atmosphere for the team.
Develop yourself and others, focusing on self-improvement while supporting the success of others.
Lead the four-wall operation, including people development, inventory, labor, staffing, and accountability.
Put the customer first, including internal customers (the team).
Perform regular people planning, coaching, training, accountability, and corrective action.
Consistently create CAVA fanatics by finding ways to say “yes” to every guest and inspiring teams to do the same.
Achieve results by taking ownership of every shift and taking pride in the job.
Foster collaboration and work with others to find success as a group.
Adapt to change and solve problems through an open-minded and all-inclusive approach.
Assist with any additional duties assigned.