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 Role:
As a CAVA Team member you are our guests' first experience! You have the opportunity to bring positivity, charm and an exceptional experience to each customer every time they walk through our doors. From greeting guests with genuine passion, to teaching customers about our vibrant food menu options and customizing their meals to their personal preferences, our team members do it all.
What You’ll Do
Enthusiastically educate guests about our menu and assemble orders as requested
Keep the serving line, dining room, and restrooms clean and organized
Follow recipes and procedures to maintain food quality and consistency
Adhere to safety and sanitation procedures
Restock stations and keep them clean and organized
Ensure the overall cleanliness of the restaurant
Deliver a delicious, unique, and memorable experience to each of our guests
Put deliveries away, plus any additional duties assigned
Ability to cross train across the restaurant to ensure rapid growth
May stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds
Assist with any additional duties assigned
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to bend and reach overhead often
Must possess dexterity to handle tongs, pots/pans, and other equipment
Must be comfortable working in temperatures ranging from hot to cold
Must be comfortable working near open flames
May be required to work in tight spaces
Must maintain near constant communication with multiple people
Close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision is required
Must be able to sit, squat and kneel occasionally
Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
May be required to occasionally work in outdoor weather conditions
Benefits at CAVA?
We’ve got you covered. Here are just some of the benefits available to CAVA team members:
Competitive pay
Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!*
401k enrollment with CAVA contribution*
Paid sick leave, parental leave, and community service leave*
FREE CAVA Meal for every shift worked
The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand
*indicates eligible qualifying positions
As an equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by federal, state, or local law.
- Experience
- Not required
- Employment
- Full-time
- Salary
- $17 – $18 hourly
174 North 4th Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 11211, New York
Restaurant • 11-50 Employees
Hiring on JOB TODAY since June, 2025
CAVA cook, often referred to as a Grill Cook, is responsible for preparing food, maintaining food safety and quality, and contributing to an exceptional guest experience. They follow recipes, restock stations, and ensure a clean and organiz
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