General Manager

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.This range is provided by CAVA. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.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.OverviewWe 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.General ManagerManagers 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.What You’ll Bring to the TableDevelop yourself and others – focus on self-improvement while supporting the success of othersLead your four-wall operation like you own it – from people development, to inventory, labor, staffing, and accountabilityPut the customer first – including your internal customers, your team. You will be responsible for regular people planning, coaching, training, accountability, and when necessary, corrective actionConsistently create CAVA fanatics – find ways to say “yes” to every guest, inspiring your teams to do the sameAchieve results – take ownership of every shift and take pride in your jobFoster collaboration – work with others to find success as a groupAdapt to change – solve problems through an open-minded and all-inclusive approachAssist with any additional duties assignedWhat We Bring to the Table (Benefits)We’ve got you covered. Here are just some of the benefits available to CAVA team members:Competitive payEarly Wage Access*401k enrollment with CAVA contribution*Paid sick leave, parental leave, and community service leave*FREE CAVA Meal for every shift workedThe opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brandPhysical RequirementsMust be able to bend and reach overhead oftenMust possess dexterity to handle tongs, pots/pans, and other equipmentMust be comfortable working in temperatures ranging from hot to coldMust be comfortable working near open flamesMay be required to work in tight spacesMust maintain near constant communication with multiple peopleClose vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision are requiredMust be able to sit, squat and kneel occasionallyMust be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe mannerMay be required to occasionally work in outdoor weather conditionsMay stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 poundsAs an equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by federal, state, or local law.California applicants: Please visit our Notice at Collection here: and Privacy Policy here: to learn about our information practices in the job application and employment context.CAVA – joining “A culture, not a concept”.Note: This description includes the essential duties and requirements; it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills associated with the role. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06