Commissary General Manager

Are you a detail-oriented leader with a passion for food and quality control? Are you a born people AND operations manager with a penchant for planning and customer experience? Do you want to get in on the ground floor of a fast growing, entrepreneurial-minded business?

CAVA is a rapidly expanding line of packaged Greek & Mediterranean-inspired dips and spreads. Born out of our full-service and fast-casual restaurants, our chef-driven packaged product line has become a fan favorite through close partnership with Whole Foods Market and other fine retailers.

We are looking for a Commissary General Manager to join our team to maintain the operations of the CAVA Products Commissary in Culver City, CA. The role will oversee employees, production, quality and distribution to support the consumer packaged goods business and our CAVA locations on the West Coast. The General Manager will report to the Director of Operations of CAVA Products.

You will:
● Direct day to day operations of the plant - production/packaging of our CAVA Products dips and spreads for distribution
● Manage commissary staff, including hiring, payroll, scheduling, and employee performance
● Ensure the highest of quality standards – monitor quality assurance and follow company quality standards
● Work with suppliers, vendors and CAVA locations; planning production to fit customer needs
● Establish a culture of excellence, trust, and responsibility within the Commissary team operations team that align with CAVA’s values

You’ll need:
● A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the food manufacturing industry
● Prior management experience – Ability to lead/motivate a team, familiar with staff scheduling, knowledgeable of staffing processes, procedures and labor laws
● Experience in working with ERP and Plant Maintenance software applications preferred
● Solid understanding of food safety regulations and HACCP standards
● Process oriented - Ability to understand and manage personnel and delivery schedules, production quotas and operating within a budget
● Strong organizational, planning, and problem solving skills
● Experience with long term capacity planning and vendor management
● Bilingual in English and Spanish preferable
● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree/experience in related field

We offer:
● A competitive base salary
● Benefits package including health, dental, vision and pet insurance
● 401k enrollment with company match after 1 year
● Free CAVA food
● Paid Time Off
● The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand

CAVA – joining “A culture, not a concept™“

Are you a detail-oriented leader with a passion for food and quality control? Are you a born people AND operations manager with a penchant for planning and customer experience? Do you want to get in on the ground floor of a fast growing, entrepreneurial-minded business?

CAVA is a rapidly expanding line of packaged Greek & Mediterranean-inspired dips and spreads. Born out of our full-service and fast-casual restaurants, our chef-driven packaged product line has become a fan favorite through close partnership with Whole Foods Market and other fine retailers.

We are looking for a Commissary General Manager to join our team to maintain the operations of the CAVA Products Commissary in Culver City, CA. The role will oversee employees, production, quality and distribution to support the consumer packaged goods business and our CAVA locations on the West Coast. The General Manager will report to the Director of Operations of CAVA Products.

You will:
● Direct day to day operations of the plant - production/packaging of our CAVA Products dips and spreads for distribution
● Manage commissary staff, including hiring, payroll, scheduling, and employee performance
● Ensure the highest of quality standards – monitor quality assurance and follow company quality standards
● Work with suppliers, vendors and CAVA locations; planning production to fit customer needs
● Establish a culture of excellence, trust, and responsibility within the Commissary team operations team that align with CAVA’s values

You’ll need:
● A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the food manufacturing industry
● Prior management experience – Ability to lead/motivate a team, familiar with staff scheduling, knowledgeable of staffing processes, procedures and labor laws
● Experience in working with ERP and Plant Maintenance software applications preferred
● Solid understanding of food safety regulations and HACCP standards
● Process oriented - Ability to understand and manage personnel and delivery schedules, production quotas and operating within a budget
● Strong organizational, planning, and problem solving skills
● Experience with long term capacity planning and vendor management
● Bilingual in English and Spanish preferable
● Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree/experience in related field

We offer:
● A competitive base salary
● Benefits package including health, dental, vision and pet insurance
● 401k enrollment with company match after 1 year
● Free CAVA food
● Paid Time Off
● The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand

CAVA – joining “A culture, not a concept™“