Restaurant General Manager — Lead People, Delight Guests

CAVA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; 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

Free CAVA meal per shift

Job summary

CAVA is seeking a General Manager to oversee restaurant operations, lead the team, and ensure guest satisfaction. You will drive day-to-day performance, coach staff, and uphold high standards across the shift schedule and location.

You will be responsible for controlling labor, inventory, and costs, while fostering a collaborative, customer-first environment and adapting to changing circumstances to deliver exceptional results.

Qualifications

• Must lead by example and develop others.
• Strong guest- and team-focused leadership.
• Ability to coach, train, and hold team to standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee restaurant operations and drive guest satisfaction.
• Lead staffing, scheduling, and labor optimization.
• Manage inventory, costs, and accountability across shifts.
• Foster collaboration and adapt to changes as needed.

Skills

People development

Team leadership

Guest focus

Inventory management

Labor planning

Coaching & training

Accountability

Change adaptation

Job description

CAVA is seeking a General Manager to oversee restaurant operations, lead the team, and ensure guest satisfaction. You will drive day-to-day performance, coach staff, and uphold high standards across the shift schedule and location.

You will be responsible for controlling labor, inventory, and costs, while fostering a collaborative, customer-first environment and adapting to changing circumstances to deliver exceptional results.