Restaurant General Manager: Own Your Four-Wall Ops

CAVA - Santa Monica; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Early Wage Access

Health insurance

401k enrollment

Paid sick leave

Free CAVA meal

Growth opportunities

Job summary

CAVA in Santa Monica is seeking a General Manager to lead daily restaurant operations and a team focused on guest experience.

You will drive people development, inventory, labor, and accountability while maintaining high standards and a positive work atmosphere. The role calls for hands-on leadership, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure smooth day-to-day service and growth of the brand.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a four-wall restaurant operation.
• Coaching and developing team members.
• Champion guest-focused service and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations and staff.
• Provide leadership, motivation, and accountability to team.
• Set high standards and maintain positive work environment.
• Plan people, inventory, labor, and scheduling.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

People development

Operations management

Job description

CAVA in Santa Monica is seeking a General Manager to lead daily restaurant operations and a team focused on guest experience.

You will drive people development, inventory, labor, and accountability while maintaining high standards and a positive work atmosphere. The role calls for hands-on leadership, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure smooth day-to-day service and growth of the brand.