General Manager

CAVA; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Early wage access

Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine,

401k with CAVA contribution

Paid sick leave, parental leave

Free CAVA meal per shift

Job summary

CAVA is seeking a General Manager to lead our Lexington, KY restaurant operations. You will supervise all team members, drive guest-focused service, and uphold high standards to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

The GM will own people planning, coaching, training, and accountability across the four-wall operation. Lead with a customer-first mindset, foster collaboration, and adapt to change while maintaining a positive, high-energy work environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience managing a four-wall operation.
• Strong coaching and development skills for teams.
• Commitment to guest-first service and positive work culture.
• Ability to plan staffing, scheduling, and inventory.
• Proven track record of delivering results through teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Oversee restaurant operations and lead team members.
• Provide leadership and motivation to ensure guest-focused and team-focused performance.
• Set high standards and maintain a positive work environment for daily operations.
• Coordinate people planning, coaching, training, accountability, and corrective action when needed.
• Drive guest satisfaction by saying yes to guests and supporting teams.

Skills

People leadership

Operations management

Guest experience

Coaching & development

Customer focus

Team accountability

Job description

Company Profile

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. Wefoster 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 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*
• 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 be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand *indicates eligible qualifying positions

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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