Restaurant Team Lead: Grow, Coach & Delight Guests

Harri; Evergreen Park (IL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Wage Access

Health/Dental/Vision/Telemedicine/Pet 

401k with CAVA contribution

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

Free CAVA meal per shift

Job summary

CAVA is seeking a Team Leader to guide restaurant teams, uphold hospitality, and ensure high standards of food quality and service. You will work closely with the General Manager and Assistant General Manager to lead daily operations and mentor teammates.

This role emphasizes a strong guest focus, teamwork, and safe, efficient service across shifts with opportunities for growth within a rapidly expanding restaurant brand.

Qualifications

• Work closely with Managers and Team Members to bring the spirit of hospitality to our guests and create quality food
• Coach, develop, and support cross training of Team Members as our business continues to grow
• Support the overall restaurant experience and execute key duties including but not limited to opening and closing the restaurant, placing food orders, conducting inventory, and cash handling as needed
• Support food safety initiatives and ensure that other Team Members follow proper food safety practices and cleanliness standards
• Model sound decision making and help resolve issues that may arise
• Support deployment practices on your scheduled shift to ensure heightened levels of service interactions with guests, as well as prompt presentation of food orders

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and promote a positive work environment
• Delegate routines and important tasks to team members while ensuring standards are met
• Support training and development of other Team Members
• Collaborate with Managers to deliver on commitments to guests

Job description

CAVA is seeking a Team Leader to guide restaurant teams, uphold hospitality, and ensure high standards of food quality and service. You will work closely with the General Manager and Assistant General Manager to lead daily operations and mentor teammates.

This role emphasizes a strong guest focus, teamwork, and safe, efficient service across shifts with opportunities for growth within a rapidly expanding restaurant brand.