Restaurant Team Lead - Guest Experience & Growth

Harri; Glenarden (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Wage Access

Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine,

401k enrollment with CAVA contribution

Paid sick leave, parental leave, and社区

FREE CAVA Meal for every shift worked

Job summary

CAVA is hiring Team Leaders to bring our mission, values, and hospitality to life in our restaurants. TLs supervise daily operations, support Managers, create a positive work environment, delegate routines, ensure standards, and help train teammates.

This role supports opening/closing, inventory, order placement, cash handling, and guest satisfaction; candidates must model sound judgment and drive high service levels. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Lead with a hospitality mindset and focus on guest experience.
• Coach, develop, and support cross-training of Team Members as the business grows.
• Model sound decision making and help resolve issues that may arise.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the restaurant and manage daily tasks.
• Place food orders, conduct inventory, and handle cash as needed.
• Support the training and development of Team Members and promote a positive work environment.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Team coaching

Guest service excellence

Food safety practices

Job description

CAVA is hiring Team Leaders to bring our mission, values, and hospitality to life in our restaurants. TLs supervise daily operations, support Managers, create a positive work environment, delegate routines, ensure standards, and help train teammates.

This role supports opening/closing, inventory, order placement, cash handling, and guest satisfaction; candidates must model sound judgment and drive high service levels. Equal opportunity employer.