Culinary Lead - Join the Team!

CAVA is a vibrant and rapidly expanding restaurant chain dedicated to making it deliciously simple for people to eat well and feel good every day. Drawing inspiration from Mediterranean culinary traditions perfected over four thousand years, CAVA emphasizes authenticity, curiosity, and excellence in all facets of its business. With a commitment to quality, community, and health, CAVA offers a menu that combines fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and nutritious options in a fast-casual dining experience. This company prioritizes a culture rooted in five core values: generosity first, always; constant curiosity; acting with agility; passion for positivity; and collective ambition. These values foster a supportive and dynamic workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, collaborate, and contribute to shared success. The role of Culinary Lead (Hourly Kitchen Manager) at CAVA is essential to ensuring operational excellence and superior customer satisfaction. This position is ideal for someone who is hardworking, attentive to detail, and possesses strong leadership and coaching skills. As a Culinary Lead, you will oversee the grill and prep teams, serve as a key mentor and trainer for staff, and uphold stringent food quality and safety standards. Your leadership will directly impact the quality and consistency of the mouthwatering meals served at CAVA. You will be responsible for restaurant opening and closing procedures and will gain hands-on experience with food and beverage management tasks such as inventory organization and ordering. This role involves a broad range of responsibilities that emphasize team development, operational efficiency, and maintaining a positive work environment. CAVA provides opportunities to sharpen your leadership abilities and encourages cross-training to support team growth and flexibility. Physically, the job requires stamina and the ability to work in various kitchen conditions, including exposure to heat, open flames, and occasional outdoor work. The Culinary Lead must demonstrate adaptability, effective communication, and a commitment to safety standards throughout their shift. Embracing CAVA's values, you will contribute to a positive workplace culture and a rapidly growing brand with exciting career advancement potential. This is a part-time or full-time position offering competitive pay along with comprehensive benefits that support employees’ health and well-being.

• must be able to stand for long periods of time
• must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• 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
• must be able to work in tight spaces
• must maintain near constant communication with multiple people
• must have close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision
• 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