Restaurant General Manager – Lead People & Guest Experience

Cava-a2a3360d; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Early wage access

Health, dental, vision, telemedicine,

401(k) enrollment with employer match

Paid sick leave and parental leave

Free CAVA meal during shifts

Job summary

CAVA is seeking a General Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations, lead a team, and ensure guest-first service. You will drive staff development, inventory, labor planning, and accountability to deliver consistent, high-quality experiences.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, coaching, and collaboration in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to influence culture and drive performance across the team.

Qualifications

• Leads self-improvement while supporting others' success
• Manages four-wall operation including people development, inventory, labor, staffing and accountability
• Prioritizes customer and internal team satisfaction through planning and coaching
• Drives guest satisfaction and team engagement with proactive problem solving

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations and staff performance
• Set high standards and maintain a positive work atmosphere
• Lead people development, coaching, training and accountability
• Plan regular people planning and labor with efficiency
• Achieve results and take ownership of shifts
• Collaborate with team to drive guest satisfaction and operational success
• Adapt to change and address problems quickly
• Perform additional duties as needed

Skills

People development

Inventory management

Labor planning

Staffing

Customer focus

Coaching

Team leadership

Job description

CAVA is seeking a General Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations, lead a team, and ensure guest-first service. You will drive staff development, inventory, labor planning, and accountability to deliver consistent, high-quality experiences.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, coaching, and collaboration in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to influence culture and drive performance across the team.