Restaurant Team Lead – Growth & Hospitality

CAVA - Bridgewater; Bridgewater Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Wage Access*

Health,Dental,Vision,Telemedicine,Pet

401k enrollment with CAVA contribution

Paid sick leave, parental leave, and >

FREE CAVA Meal for every shift worked

Job summary

CAVA - Bridgewater is hiring Team Leaders to bring our mission, values, and guest-focused service to life in our restaurants. TLs lead daily operations, coach teammates, delegate tasks, ensure cleanliness, and work with managers to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

The role emphasizes hospitality, teamwork, and operational excellence. We offer benefits like early wage access, health/dental/vision, 401k, paid leave, and a free meal for shifts, supporting growth and stability.

Qualifications

• Provide hospitality to guests and guests' experience
• Coach and support cross-training as the business grows
• Assist with opening/closing, ordering, inventory, and cash handling
• Support food safety initiatives and cleanliness standards
• Demonstrate sound decision making and issue resolution
• Support shift deployment to ensure service levels

Responsibilities

• Lead the team daily and promote a positive work environment
• Delegate routines and tasks to team members while ensuring standards
• Collaborate with Assistant GMs and General Managers to meet guest commitments

Skills

Hospitality

Team Leadership

Communication

Food Safety

Cash Handling

Job description

CAVA - Bridgewater is hiring Team Leaders to bring our mission, values, and guest-focused service to life in our restaurants. TLs lead daily operations, coach teammates, delegate tasks, ensure cleanliness, and work with managers to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

The role emphasizes hospitality, teamwork, and operational excellence. We offer benefits like early wage access, health/dental/vision, 401k, paid leave, and a free meal for shifts, supporting growth and stability.