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Job Description Team Members At CAVA we love what we do, and we try and make every day as fulfilling as the last. 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: * Positivity – Every one of us can change someone’s day for the better. * Transparency –We use transparency to help us make decisions through open dialogue * Humility – We can always find ways to improve. * Fanaticism – We are passionate about the opportunity to turn every guest into a fanatic. * Thoughtfulness –We go above and beyond for our guests, our teams and communities. The Role: Team members are responsible for creating exceptional guest experiences for each customer, every time they walk through our doors. From greeting guests with genuine passion, to teaching customers about our menu and customizing for their personal preferences, to preparing top quality food in our open kitchens – 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 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. Team Member | Culinary Leader | Kitchen Leader | Shift Leader | Cook | Prep Cook | Grill Cook | Prep Crew | Hourly Manager | Shift Manager | Customer Service | Restaurant | Part Time | Full Time | Crew Member | Host | Cashier | Line Cook | Server We use eVerify to confirm U.S. Employment eligibility.

Job Description • We have an opening for full time HOST/HOSTESS positions., • Location: Delta One Lounge JFK - Terminal 4 JFK International A, Jamaica, NY 11430 Note: online applications accepted only., • Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday - Sunday, hours may vary. More details upon interview., • Requirement: Hospitality, customer service, and restaurant experience preferred., • Fixed Pay Rate: $21.75 per hour. We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1487223. The advertised program is a conversational recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with Compass Group. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Terms and conditions: This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email . Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards- Best Places to work This is R/A ! Job Summary Summary: Responsible for seating residents in the dining room. Handles customer service situations as they arise. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Promptly and warmly greets and directs guests to their tables based on availability or desired seating arrangements., • Helps create an overall enjoyable dining experience and promotes a safe, clean and neat environment for guests and other associates., • Exhibits exceptional communications skills. Gets along well with others, demonstrates flexibility and patience; possesses an interest in people., • Maintains a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality regarding personal or medical information that is shared., • Supervises the activities of food-service associates in the dining room to ensure proper customer service, food handling and sanitation procedures are followed., • Helps train new food-service team members., • Supervises the closing of the assigned dining room; ensures side work and station setup is properly completed., • Demonstrates knowledge of emergency safety procedures and helps evacuate guests to safety in the event of fire or other emergency., • Assists with service, including occasional bussing and food service, while maintaining safe food handling and sanitation standards., • May be asked to operate equipment, including but not limited to fire extinguishers, telephones, iced tea/soda machines, soup wells and coffee machines., • Works with staff of other departments to perform job duties and during special events or functions. Both full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates: • Retirement Plan, • Associate Shopping Program, • Health and Wellness Programs, • Discount Marketplace, • Identity Theft Protection, • Pet Insurance, • Medical, • Dental, • Vision, • Life Insurance/AD, • Disability Insurance, • Commuter Benefits, • Employee Assistance Program, • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to: • The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer., • The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables., • The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques. Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information. About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.