Team Lead

Job overview

The Team Lead role is onsite in New York, NY, with compensation of $20 per hour. The position supports CAVA’s restaurant team and its Mediterranean-inspired food and guest experience. The team lead helps managers run daily restaurant operations by delegating tasks, maintaining standards, and supporting team training. The role contributes to consistent service, food quality, cleanliness, and a positive environment for guests and team members.

What you'll do

• Work with managers and team members to provide hospitality and quality food
• coach and support cross-training
• assist with opening and closing, food orders, inventory, and cash handling as needed
• support food safety and cleanliness
• help resolve issues
• support service deployment and timely food presentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

team lead

restaurant operations

team training

guest service

food safety

new york ny

cava

$20/hr

inventory

opening and closing

mediterranean-inspired cuisine

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Early wage access
• health, dental, vision, telemedicine, and pet insurance options
• 401(k) with CAVA contribution
• paid sick, parental, and community service leave
• free CAVA meal for each shift worked. Benefits depend on qualifying position.

Why this role

The posting describes benefits for qualifying positions, including early wage access, insurance options, 401(k) contribution, leave programs, and a free meal for each shift worked.

About the employer

CAVA -56th & 6th is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.