Team Lead: Guest Experience & Team Development

Cava---Mission-Viejo; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; 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 is seeking Team Leaders to help bring our mission, values, and culinary standards to life across our restaurants in Mission Viejo, CA. You will lead daily operations, coach team members, open and close shifts, manage inventory, and uphold food safety and guest service excellence.

As an integral member of the restaurant team, you’ll promote a positive work environment, delegate tasks, and ensure standards are executed while supporting training and development of others.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated hospitality and guest-focused mindset.
• Ability to coach and develop team members.
• Experience upholding food safety standards and cleanliness.
• Experience with cash handling and basic restaurant operations.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage shift duties and delegate tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily restaurant operations and guest service to ensure high standards.
• Coach, develop, and cross-train Team Members for growth and consistency.
• Open and close the restaurant, place food orders, inventory checks, and cash handling as needed.
• Support food safety initiatives and enforce cleanliness standards across the team.
• Model sound decision making and deploy shift plans for optimal service levels.
• Promote a positive work environment and ensure standards are executed across shifts.

Skills

Hospitality

Team Leadership

Coaching

Food Safety

Inventory Management

Cash Handling

Job description

CAVA is seeking Team Leaders to help bring our mission, values, and culinary standards to life across our restaurants in Mission Viejo, CA. You will lead daily operations, coach team members, open and close shifts, manage inventory, and uphold food safety and guest service excellence.

As an integral member of the restaurant team, you’ll promote a positive work environment, delegate tasks, and ensure standards are executed while supporting training and development of others.