Area Leader

At CAVA, the number one criteria for being a fit for any role is being a culture fit! That’s why our core values are so important to us. At CAVA, you’re joining “A culture, not a concept™”.

The Core Values:

• POSITIVITY – We believe in the power of positivity. Every one of us has

the ability to change someone’s day for the better.• TRANSPARENCY – We believe in open and respectful communication. We use transparency to help us make decisions and inform how we talk to each other.

• HUMILITY – We can always find ways to improve. The more we learn, the more we see how much we don’t know and how much we need others to help us learn to grow.

• FANATACISM – We are passionate about our mission and turning every guest into a fanatic. We bring that energy to everything we do.

• THOUGHTFULNESS – To us, every detail matters. We go above and beyond for our guests, our teams, and our communities.

The Role!
CAVA is a rapidly expanding fast casual restaurant and CPG brand focusing on fresh Mediterranean inspired, better-for-you cuisine. Born from our full service restaurants, our chef-driven fast casual format will soon be in five states with further expansion ahead. We are looking for a talented Area Leader to help implement our vision. The position will report to the Regional Leader, require a passion for our mission and the drive to build teams at 5-8 restaurants.

You Will:
• Communicate the vision of CAVA to all Managers and teams and ensure that our vision is executed every day in all of our restaurants.
• Work with Management Teams to oversee all restaurant operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, cleanliness and safety are being met, team members are providing exceptional customer service and that our restaurants have a safe and happy work environment.
• Teach General Managers how to: create accurate schedules based upon sales forecasts, manage appropriate food inventories and manage labor on a weekly basis.
• Identify crew members with high potential and ensure that training plans are created and implemented to help develop our future leaders.
• Partner with General Managers to hire, onboard and train new hires.
• Instruct restaurant teams on menu changes including seasonal roll-outs
• Ensure Managers are following all HR guidelines.
• Ensure restaurants are managed within budget and maintain a profitable P&L statement. Create an encouraging and motivating environment for managers and crew members.

The skills!
• Multi-unit restaurant management experience
• Must believe in a hands on managing style and be willing to lead by example
• Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills to identify trends, make operational decisions and solve problems
• Knowledgeable of and have the ability to use a PC and MS Office Suite proficiently

We Offer:
• Competitive base salary and annual bonus potential
• Benefits options including: health, dental, vision, telemedicine, short and long term disability insurance, life insurance, pet insurance and 401K with CAVA match
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• Free CAVA food
• Four Community days per year to help the world with acts of services/volunteering
• Continuous learning and training opportunities to enhance your skill set
• The opportunity to be on the ground floor of helping craft the vision of a rapidly growing brand (while laying the foundation to build your team from the ground up

Job Type: Full-time

At CAVA, the number one criteria for being a fit for any role is being a culture fit! That’s why our core values are so important to us. At CAVA, you’re joining “A culture, not a concept™”.

The Core Values:

• POSITIVITY – We believe in the power of positivity. Every one of us has

the ability to change someone’s day for the better.• TRANSPARENCY – We believe in open and respectful communication. We use transparency to help us make decisions and inform how we talk to each other.

• HUMILITY – We can always find ways to improve. The more we learn, the more we see how much we don’t know and how much we need others to help us learn to grow.

• FANATACISM – We are passionate about our mission and turning every guest into a fanatic. We bring that energy to everything we do.

• THOUGHTFULNESS – To us, every detail matters. We go above and beyond for our guests, our teams, and our communities.

The Role!
CAVA is a rapidly expanding fast casual restaurant and CPG brand focusing on fresh Mediterranean inspired, better-for-you cuisine. Born from our full service restaurants, our chef-driven fast casual format will soon be in five states with further expansion ahead. We are looking for a talented Area Leader to help implement our vision. The position will report to the Regional Leader, require a passion for our mission and the drive to build teams at 5-8 restaurants.

You Will:
• Communicate the vision of CAVA to all Managers and teams and ensure that our vision is executed every day in all of our restaurants.
• Work with Management Teams to oversee all restaurant operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, cleanliness and safety are being met, team members are providing exceptional customer service and that our restaurants have a safe and happy work environment.
• Teach General Managers how to: create accurate schedules based upon sales forecasts, manage appropriate food inventories and manage labor on a weekly basis.
• Identify crew members with high potential and ensure that training plans are created and implemented to help develop our future leaders.
• Partner with General Managers to hire, onboard and train new hires.
• Instruct restaurant teams on menu changes including seasonal roll-outs
• Ensure Managers are following all HR guidelines.
• Ensure restaurants are managed within budget and maintain a profitable P&L statement. Create an encouraging and motivating environment for managers and crew members.

The skills!
• Multi-unit restaurant management experience
• Must believe in a hands on managing style and be willing to lead by example
• Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills to identify trends, make operational decisions and solve problems
• Knowledgeable of and have the ability to use a PC and MS Office Suite proficiently

We Offer:
• Competitive base salary and annual bonus potential
• Benefits options including: health, dental, vision, telemedicine, short and long term disability insurance, life insurance, pet insurance and 401K with CAVA match
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• Free CAVA food
• Four Community days per year to help the world with acts of services/volunteering
• Continuous learning and training opportunities to enhance your skill set
• The opportunity to be on the ground floor of helping craft the vision of a rapidly growing brand (while laying the foundation to build your team from the ground up

Job Type: Full-time