Restaurant Team Lead — Lead, Coach & Delight Guests

CAVA; Nichols Hills (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early Wage Access

Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine,

Pet Insurance plus more

401k enrollment with CAVA contribution

Paid sick leave, parental leave, and

FREE CAVA Meal for every shift worked

Job summary

CAVA in Oklahoma is seeking a Team Leader to drive daily operations, coach teammates, and deliver a hospitality-focused guest experience. You will partner with store leaders to ensure smooth openings and closings, inventory accuracy, and safe, quality food.

The role emphasizes mentorship, adherence to food safety, and timely service, with opportunities to grow within a fast-growing, values-driven restaurant brand that supports employees with benefits and a meal on every shift.

Qualifications

• Provide hospitality and quality food to guests.
• Coach and cross-train Team Members as the business grows.
• Open/close responsibilities, ordering, inventory, and cash handling.
• Uphold food safety practices and cleanliness standards.
• Demonstrate sound decision making and issue resolution on shift.
• Deploy staff on shift to maximize service and timely food presentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily team operations and promote a positive work environment.
• Collaborate with managers to ensure standards are executed.
• Support training and development of Team Members.

Skills

Guest service

Leadership

Coaching

Operations

Food safety

Decision making

Team deployment

Job description

CAVA in Oklahoma is seeking a Team Leader to drive daily operations, coach teammates, and deliver a hospitality-focused guest experience. You will partner with store leaders to ensure smooth openings and closings, inventory accuracy, and safe, quality food.

The role emphasizes mentorship, adherence to food safety, and timely service, with opportunities to grow within a fast-growing, values-driven restaurant brand that supports employees with benefits and a meal on every shift.