Culinary Lead - Quick Hire!

CAVA is a modern Mediterranean restaurant brand committed to making it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. Rooted in a rich Mediterranean heritage that spans over four thousand years, CAVA combines authenticity, curiosity, and excellence to craft food experiences that nourish both body and soul. The company prides itself on a culture founded on five core values: Generosity First, Always; Constant Curiosity; Act with Agility; Passion for Positivity; and Collective Ambition. These guiding principles shape the workplace environment, fostering kindness, learning, adaptability, positivity, and a strong sense of shared purpose among team members. CAVA is rapidly growing and offers team members the chance to be part of an exciting and expanding brand with opportunities for growth and development. The role of Culinary Lead at CAVA is essential to the success of each restaurant location. This hourly kitchen manager position demands a hardworking, detail-oriented individual capable of leading and inspiring teams to consistently deliver high-quality, mouthwatering meals while upholding rigorous food quality and safety standards. Culinary Leads play a vital leadership role by managing grill and prep teams, training Special Ops trainers, and supporting the overall operational success of the restaurant. The position involves responsibilities such as opening and closing the restaurant, learning food and beverage management practices including ordering and inventory organization, and developing leadership skills necessary for effective team management. Culinary Leads are expected to foster a positive and productive work environment by coaching and developing team members, ensuring cross-training across the restaurant, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and order. Physical stamina is required, as the role entails standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working in various environmental conditions such as near open flames and in temperature ranges from hot to cold. The Culinary Lead must also maintain effective communication with multiple team members simultaneously and operate safely and alertly throughout their shifts. Working at CAVA offers several benefits to support team members' overall wellbeing and professional growth. Employees are provided competitive pay, health benefits including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, and pet insurance options, 401k enrollment with company contributions, and paid leave including sick, parental, and community service leave. In addition, Culinary Leads receive a free CAVA meal with every shift worked, allowing them to enjoy the very food they help prepare and serve. CAVA values diversity and inclusion, offering equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, or other protected categories. This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a dynamic leadership position within a fast-paced and growing restaurant brand committed to excellence and team development.

• Must be able to stand for long periods and 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 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 required
• must be able to sit, squat and kneel occasionally
• must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safely
• may be required to work occasionally in outdoor weather conditions