Culinary Lead

23 hours ago


River Forest, Illinois, United States CAVA - Illinois Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Culinary Lead to join our team at CAVA - Illinois. As a key member of our kitchen team, you will be responsible for leading and developing our grill and prep teams, ensuring the highest standards of food quality and safety, and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop the grill and prep teams, providing coaching and guidance to ensure they meet our high standards.
  • Be responsible for opening or closing the restaurant, ensuring a smooth and efficient operation.
  • Learn and apply basic food and beverage management principles, including ordering and inventory organization.
  • Develop new leadership skills to lead and motivate the team, driving results and achieving our business objectives.
  • Assist with any additional duties assigned, supporting the overall success of the restaurant.
  • Proven track record of coaching and developing team members, with a focus on growth and development.
  • Ability to cross-train across the restaurant, ensuring rapid growth and adaptability.
  • May stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds, with a focus on maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to bend and reach overhead often, with a focus on maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
  • Must possess dexterity to handle tongs, pots/pans, and other equipment, with a focus on efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Must be comfortable working in temperatures ranging from hot to cold, with a focus on maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
  • Must be comfortable working near open flames, with a focus on safety and efficiency.
  • May be required to work in tight spaces, with a focus on adaptability and flexibility.
  • Must maintain near constant communication with multiple people, with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.
  • Close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision is required, with a focus on safety and efficiency.
  • Must be able to sit, squat, and kneel occasionally, with a focus on maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
  • Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner, with a focus on safety and efficiency.
  • May be required to occasionally work in outdoor weather conditions, with a focus on adaptability and flexibility.

Benefits:

  • Competitive pay and benefits package.
  • Health, dental, vision, telemedicine, pet insurance, and 401(k) enrollment with CAVA contribution.
  • Paid sick leave, parental leave, and community service leave.
  • FREE CAVA meal for every shift worked.
  • The opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing brand with a strong company culture.

About CAVA:

CAVA is a rapidly growing restaurant chain with a strong commitment to quality, customer service, and employee development. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.



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