General Manager

Cava Grill; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Early Wage Access

401(k) enrollment with CAVA contribution

Paid sick leave

Free CAVA meal for every shift

Job summary

Cava Grill in Richmond, Virginia is seeking a General Manager to oversee restaurant operations and ensure guest satisfaction. You will lead and motivate your team, set high standards for daily operations, and foster a positive work atmosphere. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills and a customer-first mindset. Benefits include competitive pay, 401(k) contributions, paid leave, and a free meal for each shift worked. Join us in creating a unique dining experience rooted in Mediterranean heritage.

Qualifications

• Ability to develop self and others while maintaining high operational standards.
• Experience in managing restaurant operations and motivating team members.
• Skills in customer-first approach and team planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all restaurant operations and team members.
• Ensure high guest and team focus.
• Achieve operational results and maintain standards.

Skills

Self-improvement focus

Leadership

Customer service

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Adaptability

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 has 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.

• 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 and 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)

• Competitive pay
• Early Wage Access*
• 401(k) enrollment with CAVA contribution*
• Paid sick leave, parental leave, and community service leave*
• FREE CAVA meal for every shift worked
• 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 class as defined by federal, state, or local law.

CAVA – joining “A culture, not a concept.”

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