The Area Leader is responsible for providing direction and executing operational processes and procedures for our GARDEN AREA. This multi-unit leader will be expected to provide oversight and development of their direct reports, approximately 8-10 Restaurant General Managers, while working in cooperation with other functional leaders to ensure CAVA remains profitable.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the General Manager (GM) leadership team to support and enable the growth goals for the company.

• Ensure that each GM upholds the standards and reputation of the CAVA Brand, while enhancing Guest and Team Member experience, as well as profitability.

• Translate the overall business strategy into day-to-day execution, providing coaching and feedback to the GMs.

• Oversight of the planning, preparation and performance analysis of all restaurant P & L’s in the assigned area of responsibility.

• Execute on all programs introduced to the field.

• Build organizational talent by promoting the development of internal leaders, as well as championing the identification and attraction of high potential external candidates.

• Provide guidance to Operations leaders to help them connect the metrics to business processes and focus on continuous improvement strategies to achieve business objectives.

• Cultivate a culture of high performance and accountability

• Identify objectives and systems to improve consistency and synergy throughout our restaurants.

• Partner with peer Area Leader’s to ensure consistency between markets.

The Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

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

• Competitive base salary, plus bonus

• Unlimited PTO

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

• 401k enrollment with company contribution

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

• Free CAVA food

• Casual work environment

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