Culinary Operations Manager

2 days ago


Sarasota, Florida, United States CAVA - Florida Full time
About the Role

Culinary Leads are the backbone of our kitchen operations at CAVA. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of food quality and safety. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for leading and developing a team, we want to hear from you

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and develop the grill and prep teams, as well as Special Ops trainers
  • Assume responsibility for opening or closing the restaurant
  • Develop expertise in 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
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
  • Competitive pay
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance, and 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

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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