Restaurant General Manager

CAVA; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CAVA is seeking a Restaurant Manager to oversee operations and lead a passionate team in Burlington, VT. The ideal candidate will have extensive restaurant management experience, demonstrate strong financial skills, and foster a positive environment that prioritizes customer satisfaction. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing brand in the restaurant industry.

Benefits

Paid vacation time

401(k) enrollment with CAVA contribution

Paid sick leave and parental leave

Free CAVA meal for every shift worked

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years restaurant management experience.
• Minimum 2 years of general manager experience.
• Ability to work 45–55+ hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all restaurant operations and team members.
• Set high standards and create a positive work atmosphere.
• Lead people development, inventory management, and accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Financial management

Communication

Job description

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At CAVA, we love what we do, and we try and make every day as fulfilling as the last. Our restaurants need team members to make the magic happen every day. Everyone matters, and we’re here to celebrate your growth.

We foster a culture built on five core values:

• Generosity First Always - we lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in the 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, and 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 purpose.

The Role:

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 Do:

• 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

The Skills:

· Minimum 2–5 years restaurant management experience

· Minimum 2 years of general manager experience

· Strong financial and P&L management skills

· High-energy, motivational, and fun personality

· Excellent problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills

· Ability/flexibility to work 45–55+ hours per week including mornings, evenings, weekends and/or holidays

Physical Requirements:

· Must be able to bend and reach overhead often

· May stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds

· 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

· 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

Benefits at CAVA?

We’ve got you covered. Here are just some of the benefits available to CAVA team members:

· Competitive base salary

· A generous amount of paid vacation time

· 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

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Restaurants

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