Job Description:

Culinary Lead(Hourly Kitchen Manager)
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.


CAVA - joining "A culture, not a concept"


Culinary Leads are responsible for food quality and safety at CAVA. Our ideal Culinary Lead is hardworking, attentive to detail, and capable of leading and coaching a team.



You will:

• Lead and develop the grill and prep teams and Special Ops trainers
• Be responsible for opening or closing the restaurant
• Learn basic food and beverage management, including ordering and inventory organization
• Develop new leadership skills to lead the team



You are expected to:
• Develop Yourself & Others - Focus on self-improvement while supporting the success of others
• Put the Customer First - Consistently create CAVA fanatics by finding ways to say 'yes' to every guest
• Achieve Results - Take ownership of every shift and take pride in your job
• Foster Collaboration - Work with others to find success as a group
• Adapt to Change - Solve problems through an open-minded and all-inclusive approach


CAVA offers all team members a clear career path that includes continuous training and development. We are committed to creating leaders in our restaurants by providing the tools and mentorship to help you find continued success with us as a Guest Experience Manager, General Manager, and beyond!



We also offer:



We've got you covered. Here are just some of the benefits available to CAVA team members:

• Competitivepay$


• Next Day Pay*


• Health,Dental,Vision,Telemedicine,PetInsuranceplus more!*


• 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution*


• Paid sick leave, parental leave, and community service leave*


• FREE CAVA Meal for every shift worked(YEP, that's right, FREE CAVA!)


• The opportunity to grow your career and that of others within a rapidly growing brand

*indicates eligible qualifying positions


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