Team Lead

Job overview

The Team Lead role is onsite at CAVA’s Baseline and Val Vista Drive location in Mesa, AZ, with pay of $22.50 per hour. CAVA serves Mediterranean-inspired food and emphasizes quality ingredients and guest experience. The Team Lead guides daily restaurant work, supports team performance, and helps deliver consistent service and food quality. The role contributes through coaching, task delegation, food safety, and operational support during the scheduled shift.

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
• support food safety and cleanliness standards
• model sound decision-making and help resolve issues
• support shift deployment and timely guest service.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

team lead

restaurant operations

guest service

team coaching

cross-training

food safety

inventory

mesa az

cava

$22.50/hr

mediterranean-inspired cuisine

free cava meal

401(k) contribution

health dental vision

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eligible team members may receive early wage access, health, dental, vision, telemedicine and pet insurance, 401(k) contribution, paid sick, parental and community service leave, and a free CAVA meal for each shift worked.

Why this role

The role supports team development and cross-training in a growing restaurant company.

About the employer

CAVA - Baseline and Val Vista Drive is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.