Culinary Lead

Job Description

Culinary Lead (Hourly Kitchen Manager)

At CAVA, we love what we do, and we try and make every day as fulfilling as the last. Our restaurants need team members to make the magic happen every day. Everyone matters and we’re here to celebrate your growth.

We foster a culture built on five core values:

Positivity – Every one of us can change someone’s day for the better.

Transparency –We use transparency to help us make decisions through open dialogue

Humility – We can always find ways to improve.

Fanaticism – We are passionate about the opportunity to turn every guest into a fanatic.

Thoughtfulness –We go above and beyond for our guests, our teams and communities.

The Role:

Culinary Leads are responsible for food quality and safety at CAVA. Our ideal Culinary Lead is hardworking, attentive to detail, and capable of leading and coaching a team.

What You’ll Do:

Lead and develop the grill and prep teams and Special Ops trainers

Be responsible for opening or closing the restaurant

Learn basic food and beverage management, including ordering and inventory organization

Develop new leadership skills to lead the team

Assist with any additional duties assigned

Proven track record of coaching and developing team members

Ability to cross train across the restaurant to ensure rapid growth

May stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds

Assist with any additional duties assigned

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to bend and reach overhead often

Must possess dexterity to handle tongs, pots/pans, and other equipment

Must be comfortable working in temperatures ranging from hot to cold

Must be comfortable working near open flames

May be required to work in tight spaces

Must maintain near constant communication with multiple people

Close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision is required

Must be able to sit, squat and kneel occasionally

Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

May be required to occasionally work in outdoor weather conditions

Benefits at CAVA?

We’ve got you covered. Here are just some of the benefits available to CAVA team members:

Competitive pay

Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!*

401k enrollment with CAVA contribution*

Paid sick leave, parental leave, and community service leave*

FREE CAVA Meal for every shift worked

The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand

*indicates eligible qualifying positions

As an equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by federal, state, or local law.

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