General Manager

Cava Grill; Cottleville (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Early Wage Access

401k enrollment with CAVA contribution

Paid sick leave

FREE CAVA Meal for every shift

Job summary

Cava Grill is seeking a General Manager to oversee all restaurant operations in Cottleville, Missouri. The role involves providing leadership to the team, ensuring guest-focused service, and maintaining high operational standards. The General Manager will develop both themselves and their team, fostering a positive work culture.

The ideal candidate should be motivated, adaptive, and able to create CAVA fanatics by putting customers first. A variety of benefits, including early wage access and a full meal for every shift, will be provided.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills to manage restaurant operations.
• Ability to motivate and support team members.
• Proven customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all restaurant operations and team members.
• Lead team members to ensure guest-focused service.
• Set high standards for the work atmosphere.

Skills

Leadership

Team Collaboration

Customer Focus

Problem Solving

Job description

General Manager

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.

What You’ll Bring to the Table:

• Develop yourself and others – focus on self‑improvement while supporting the success of others
• Lead your four‑wall operation like you own it – from people development, to inventory, labor, staffing, and accountability
• Put the customer first – including your internal customers, your team. You will be responsible for regular people planning, coaching, training, accountability, and when necessary, corrective action
• Consistently create CAVA fanatics – find ways to say “yes” to every guest, inspiring your teams to do the same
• 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
• Assist with any additional duties assigned

What We Bring to the Table (Benefits):

• Competitivepay$
• Early Wage Access*
• 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 be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to bend and reach overhead often
• Must possess dexterity to handle tongs, pots/pans, and other equipment
• Must be comfortable working in temperatures ranging from hot to cold
• Must be comfortable working near open flames
• May be required to work in tight spaces
• Must maintain near constant communication with multiple people
• Close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision are required
• Must be able to sit, squat and kneel occasionally
• Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• May be required to occasionally work in outdoor weather conditions
• May stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds

As 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.