Culinary Operations Manager

2 weeks ago


Orlando, Florida, United States CAVA - Florida Full time

About the Role:

Culinary Leads at CAVA are responsible for ensuring the highest standards of food quality and safety. As a key member of our kitchen team, you will lead and develop the grill and prep teams, and Special Ops trainers. Your attention to detail and ability to coach and develop team members will be essential in driving our culinary excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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

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 plus more
  • 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution
  • Paid sick leave, parental leave, and community service leave
  • FREE CAVA Meal for every shift worked

CAVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We consider 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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