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CAVA

Culinary Lead

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $17.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Day Shifts
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Benefits

competitive pay
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
telemedicine
Pet insurance
401k plan
Paid sick leave
Parental leave
community service leave
Free Meals

Job Description

CAVA is a modern Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant brand committed to making it deliciously simple for people to eat well and feel good every day. Rooted in a Mediterranean heritage that has been perfected over four thousand years, CAVA prioritizes authenticity, curiosity, and the pursuit of excellence in every aspect of its operations. As a dynamic and rapidly growing organization, CAVA works collectively towards a big vision with a culture built on five core values: generosity first, always; constant curiosity; acting with agility; passion for positivity; and collective ambition. These values create a supportive, innovative, and collaborative environment where team members... Show More

Job 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

Job Qualifications

  • Proven track record of coaching and developing team members
  • Ability to cross train across the restaurant to ensure rapid growth
  • Basic knowledge of food and beverage management
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Commitment to food safety and quality standards

Job Duties

  • 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

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location