Culinary Lead

4 months ago

Dallas, United States CAVA - Lovers Lane Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Culinary Lead (Hourly Kitchen Manager) 
At CAVA we love what we do, and we try and make every day as fulfilling as the last.  We make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that’s been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity, curiosity and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. We are working towards something big, together.
 
We foster a culture built on five core values:  

  • Positivity – Every one of us can change someone’s day for the better.    
  • Transparency –We use transparency to help us make decisions through open dialogue  
  • Humility – We can always find ways to improve. 
  • Fanaticism – We are passionate about the opportunity to turn every guest into a fanatic. 
  • Thoughtfulness –We go above and beyond for our guests, our teams and communities.  

 
The Role:  
Culinary Leads are responsible for food quality and safety at CAVA. Our ideal Culinary Lead is hardworking, attentive to detail, and capable of leading and coaching a team. 

 
What You’ll Do: 

  • 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 
  • May stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds 
  • Assist with any additional duties assigned 

 

Physical 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 

Benefits at CAVA?  
We’ve got you covered. Here are just some of the benefits available to CAVA team members: 

  • Competitive pay 
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more* 
  • 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution*  
  • Paid sick leave, parental leave, and community service leave*
  • FREE CAVA Meal for every shift worked 
  • The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand

    *indicates eligible qualifying positions   

 
As an equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by federal, state, or local law. 

 

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