Restaurant General Manager — Lead People, Guests & Growth

CAVA - Lagrange Road; Orland Township (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Early Wage Access

Health/Dental/Vision/Telemedicine/Pet-

401k enrollment with CAVA contribution

Paid sick leave, parental leave, and社区

Free CAVA meal for every shift

Ground-floor growth at a rapidly-exp |

The opportunity to be on the ground

Job summary

CAVA in Illinois is seeking a General Manager to lead daily restaurant operations and inspire your team to deliver guest-first service. You will manage people, inventory, scheduling, and accountability to build a positive, high-performance environment.

You will coach and develop staff, align operations with brand standards, and focus on consistent performance across shifts. CAVA is an equal opportunity employer with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading restaurant operations and teams.
• Strong customer-first mindset and coaching skills.
• Ability to manage inventory, scheduling, and accountability.
• Adaptability and problem-solving under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations and staff.
• Foster guest- and team-focused service.
• Plan people, training, and accountability.
• Drive results with ownership of shifts.
• Collaborate across teams to achieve store goals.

Skills

People development

Staffing & labor

Customer focus

Team leadership

Job description

CAVA in Illinois is seeking a General Manager to lead daily restaurant operations and inspire your team to deliver guest-first service. You will manage people, inventory, scheduling, and accountability to build a positive, high-performance environment.

You will coach and develop staff, align operations with brand standards, and focus on consistent performance across shifts. CAVA is an equal opportunity employer with competitive benefits.