Team Lead — Restaurant Operations

Job overview

The Team Lead — Restaurant Operations is an onsite, full-time role in River Forest, IL. Pay is $21 per hour. The role supports CAVA’s restaurant team in delivering Mediterranean-inspired food and guest experiences. The team lead guides daily team activity, delegates tasks, supports training, and helps ensure restaurant standards and service commitments are met. The role contributes to a positive work environment and consistent guest experience in partnership with assistant general managers and general managers.

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

team lead

restaurant operations

river forest il

cava

full-time

$21/hr

mediterranean-inspired cuisine

team training

food safety

inventory

guest service

restaurant leadership

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

The posting lists health, dental, vision, telemedicine, and pet insurance; 401(k) with company contribution; paid sick, parental, and community service leave; early wage access; and a free meal for each shift, subject to qualifying-position eligibility.

About the employer

CAVA - River Forest is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.