Team Lead – Restaurant Operations

Job overview

The Team Lead – Restaurant Operations role is an onsite, full-time position in Willowbrook, IL. Compensation is $21 per hour. CAVA serves Mediterranean-inspired food and describes its work as nourishing communities and delivering quality guest experiences. The Team Lead helps lead daily restaurant operations, support team performance and deliver a consistent guest experience. By delegating tasks, reinforcing standards and developing team members, the role contributes to service, food quality and operational goals.

What you'll do

• Work with managers and team members to provide hospitality and quality food
• coach, develop and support cross-training
• assist with opening and closing, food orders, inventory and cash handling
• support food safety and cleanliness standards
• model sound decision-making and help resolve issues
• support shift deployment to promote guest interactions and timely food orders.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

team lead

restaurant operations

team coaching

guest experience

food safety

inventory

cash handling

willowbrook il

cava

$21/hour

mediterranean-inspired cuisine

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Early wage access
• health, dental, vision, telemedicine and pet insurance for eligible positions
• 401(k) contribution
• paid sick, parental and community service leave
• free CAVA meal for each shift worked.

Why this role

The role partners with Assistant General Managers and General Managers and includes team training, operational support and customer service responsibilities.

About the employer

CAVA - Willowbrook Town Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.