Restaurant General Manager: Lead Team, Guests & Growth

CAVA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Early Wage Access

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telemedicine

Pet insurance

401k enrollment

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

Community service leave

Free CAVA meal

Job summary

CAVA in Los Angeles is seeking a General Manager to oversee all restaurant operations and lead a team dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences. You will set high standards, drive performance, and ensure a positive work environment.

You will manage staffing, inventory, and daily accountability, coach your team, and collaborate across departments to keep the operation running smoothly and consistently.

Qualifications

• Experience leading restaurant operations and teams.
• Strong customer focus and guest service orientation.
• Proven ability to coach and develop staff.
• Experience with inventory, labor, and accountability.
• A proactive, adaptable leader who drives results.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day restaurant operations and team performance.
• Drive guest satisfaction and maintain a guest-first culture.
• Lead people planning, coaching, training, and accountability.
• Manage inventory, scheduling, and labor costs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute standards.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Operations management

Customer focus

Coaching

Accountability

Problem solving

Adaptability

Team building

Staffing and scheduling

Job description

CAVA in Los Angeles is seeking a General Manager to oversee all restaurant operations and lead a team dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences. You will set high standards, drive performance, and ensure a positive work environment.

You will manage staffing, inventory, and daily accountability, coach your team, and collaborate across departments to keep the operation running smoothly and consistently.