Restaurant Team Lead — Hospitality & Growth

CAVA - Encinitas; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Wage Access

Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine

Pet Insurance

401k enrollment with company match

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

Community service leave

Free CAVA meal per shift

Job summary

CAVA - Encinitas is seeking Team Leaders to translate our mission and values into daily operations, guiding Team Members to deliver warm hospitality and quality Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. You will lead the team during shifts, support training, and ensure safety and standards are followed at all times.

As a TL, you will collaborate with managers to optimize guest experiences, maintain smooth service, and mentor staff through busy periods, ensuring consistent, high-quality results and a

Qualifications

• Provide hospitality and quality food with guests
• Coach, develop and support cross-training as the business grows
• Oversee opening/closing duties, inventory, orders and cash handling
• Support food safety initiatives and ensure proper practices
• Lead with sound decision making and resolve issues
• Coordinate shift deployment to ensure service interactions and timely orders

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations and promote a positive work environment
• Oversee opening/closing, ordering, inventory, and cash handling
• Ensure food safety standards and cleanliness across the shift
• Coach and mentor Team Members to grow in their roles
• Deliver prompt, friendly guest service and accurate order presentation

Skills

Hospitality

Team Leadership

Coaching & Development

Guest Experience

Food Safety

Job description

CAVA - Encinitas is seeking Team Leaders to translate our mission and values into daily operations, guiding Team Members to deliver warm hospitality and quality Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. You will lead the team during shifts, support training, and ensure safety and standards are followed at all times.

As a TL, you will collaborate with managers to optimize guest experiences, maintain smooth service, and mentor staff through busy periods, ensuring consistent, high-quality results and a