Team Lead — Restaurant Operations

Job overview

The Team Lead — Restaurant Operations role is onsite in Chandler, AZ. The posting states pay of $22.50 per hour. CAVA serves Mediterranean-inspired cuisine and describes its work as nourishing communities and delivering guest experiences. The Team Lead helps managers lead daily restaurant operations, support team performance, and deliver service commitments. The role also supports training, food safety, and smooth execution of restaurant routines.

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 as needed
• support food safety and cleanliness standards
• help resolve issues
• support shift deployment and timely food service.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

team lead

restaurant operations

hospitality

team coaching

cross-training

food safety

inventory

cash handling

guest service

chandler az

cava

$22.50/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

The posting lists early wage access, health, dental, vision, telemedicine and pet insurance, 401(k) contribution, leave benefits, and a free CAVA meal for each shift worked, subject to qualifying-position eligibility.

About the employer

CAVA - Arizona & Ocotillo is hiring for this role. Industry: Limited-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.