Restaurant General Manager — Lead Guest Experience

Canadian Association of Virtual Assistants (CAVA); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Early wage access

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Telemedicine

Pet insurance

401k with company contribution

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

Community service leave

Free CAVA meal on shift

Ground-floor opportunity

Job summary

CAVA is hiring a General Manager in San Diego to lead our restaurant operations with a guest-first mindset. You will drive people development, manage inventory and staffing, and uphold accountability to deliver exceptional service and results.

You will foster collaboration, set high standards for a positive work culture, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations. This role requires hands-on leadership and a passion for hospitality at scale.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and team development experience.
• Ability to manage inventory, staffing, and labor costs.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations and drive guest satisfaction.
• Provide leadership and motivation to staff to achieve results.
• Set high standards and create a positive work atmosphere.
• Ensure accountability and continuous improvement across shifts.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Inventory control

Staffing

Accountability

Job description

CAVA is hiring a General Manager in San Diego to lead our restaurant operations with a guest-first mindset. You will drive people development, manage inventory and staffing, and uphold accountability to deliver exceptional service and results.

You will foster collaboration, set high standards for a positive work culture, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations. This role requires hands-on leadership and a passion for hospitality at scale.