Restaurant General Manager - Lead Ops & Guest Experience

Cava Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Early Wage Access

401k enrollment with CAVA contribution

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

Community service leave

Free CAVA meal for every shift

Job summary

CAVA is seeking a hands-on General Manager to oversee restaurant operations in Los Angeles. You will lead a team, manage staffing, inventory, and guest experience with a focus on service excellence and operational discipline.

You’ll coach and develop your team, drive performance, and foster a collaborative, fast-paced environment that delivers consistent results. Join a growing brand that values generosity, curiosity, agility, positivity, and collective ambition.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a multi-guest-service operation.
• Strong people development, coaching and accountability.
• Proven ability to drive results in a fast-paced restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all restaurant operations and team members.
• Lead people development, inventory, labor and staffing.
• Coach and motivate staff to ensure guest-focused service.

Skills

People development

Operations leadership

Customer focus

Guest satisfaction

Performance ownership

Collaboration

Adaptability

Duties execution

Job description

CAVA is seeking a hands-on General Manager to oversee restaurant operations in Los Angeles. You will lead a team, manage staffing, inventory, and guest experience with a focus on service excellence and operational discipline.

You’ll coach and develop your team, drive performance, and foster a collaborative, fast-paced environment that delivers consistent results. Join a growing brand that values generosity, curiosity, agility, positivity, and collective ambition.