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At CAVA, we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that's been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity, curiosity and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. We are working towards something big, together. We foster a culture built on five core values: * Generosity First, Always: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others. * Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious. * Act with Agility: We welcome change; it's the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt. * Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and possibility. * Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose. The Area Leader is responsible for providing direction and executing operational processes and procedures for our GARDEN AREA. This multi-unit leader will be expected to provide oversight and development of their direct reports, approximately 8-10 Restaurant General Managers, while working in cooperation with other functional leaders to ensure CAVA remains profitable. What You'll Do * Lead the General Manager (GM) leadership team to support and enable the growth goals for the company. * Ensure that each GM upholds the standards and reputation of the CAVA Brand, while enhancing Guest and Team Member experience, as well as profitability. * Translate the overall business strategy into day-to-day execution, providing coaching and feedback to the GMs. * Oversight of the planning, preparation and performance analysis of all restaurant P & L's in the assigned area of responsibility. * Execute on all programs introduced to the field. * Build organizational talent by promoting the development of internal leaders, as well as championing the identification and attraction of high potential external candidates. * Provide guidance to Operations leaders to help them connect the metrics to business processes and focus on continuous improvement strategies to achieve business objectives. * Cultivate a culture of high performance and accountability * Identify objectives and systems to improve consistency and synergy throughout our restaurants. * Partner with peer Area Leader's to ensure consistency between markets. The Qualifications * Multi-unit restaurant management experience * Must believe in a hands-on managing style and be willing to lead by example * Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills * Analytical skills to identify trends, make operational decisions and solve problems * Knowledgeable of and have the ability to use a PC and MS Office Suite proficiently Benefits We've got you covered. Here are just some of the benefits available to support center team members: * Competitive base salary, plus bonus * Unlimited PTO * Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more! * 401k enrollment with company contribution * Paid sick leave, parental leave, and community service leave * Free CAVA food * Casual work environment * The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand

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