General Manager: Lead a Guest-Obsessed, Growth-Driven Café

CAVA - City Lights; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Early wage access

Health/Dental/Vision/Telemedicine/Pet/

401k with company match

Paid sick, parental, and community-leS

Free CAVA meal per shift

Growth opportunities

Job summary

CAVA is seeking a General Manager in California to oversee all restaurant operations and lead a high-performing team focused on guest experience. You will drive standards, accountability, and a positive work culture across the four-wall operation.

The role emphasizes people development, efficient planning, and consistent execution to deliver outstanding service and results. This on-site position includes competitive pay and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Develop yourself and others – focus on self-improvement while supporting the success of others.
• Lead four-wall operation including people development, inventory, labor and accountability.
• Put the customer first – including internal customers and your team.
• Consistently create CAVA fans – say yes to every guest, inspiring teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all restaurant operations and team members.
• Provide leadership and motivation to ensure guest- and team-focused day-to-day operations.
• Set high standards and establish a positive work atmosphere for the team.

Skills

Leadership

People dev

Coaching

Customer focus

Operations mgmt

Accountability

Adaptability

Collaboration

Team motivation

Job description

CAVA is seeking a General Manager in California to oversee all restaurant operations and lead a high-performing team focused on guest experience. You will drive standards, accountability, and a positive work culture across the four-wall operation.

The role emphasizes people development, efficient planning, and consistent execution to deliver outstanding service and results. This on-site position includes competitive pay and growth opportunities.