Communications + PR Specialist

Does the idea of talking about food all day every day excite you? Are you a passionate storyteller who wants to be part of a fast growing, entrepreneurial minded business? If this is you, we want you to join our team!

CAVA is a fast-growing culinary brand with a portfolio of fast casual restaurants and a packaged goods line dedicated to fresh, Mediterranean inspired, better-for-you cuisine. Born from a full service restaurant collaboration between three first-generation Greek American childhood friends in the Washington, D.C. area, our chef-driven fast casual format has currently more than 60 restaurants with further expansion ahead.  

CAVA is looking for a food-loving, creative Communications + PR Specialist with a proven knack for translating a brand’s voice effectively. Our ideal candidate has a passion for brand storytelling and can deliver a clear message across a variety of channels. We’re looking for someone with impeccable attention to detail, a powerful internal drive, and desire to shape strategy and take our storytelling to the next level. If this sounds like you, read on.

As our Communications + PR Specialist, You Will:
• Help execute a strategic communications plan that elevates the CAVA brand, mission, and key members of the leadership team - in partnership with the Head of Strategic Communications & Brand Marketing - in both national and regional outlets
• Develop written materials, including press pitches, Q&A’s, talking points, media statements, core messages, and other communications to key audiences
• Be a proactive member of the marketing & brand team, contributing to the alignment, integration and media relevancy of activations, products and concepts
• Assist with the creation + management of an influencer program
• Collaborate with Regional Brand Managers to execute press worthy brand experiences
• Partner with Director of Marketing as well as Head of Content to find unique ways to drive maximum exposure through paid channels while keeping a brand-centric vision
• Support internal communications, in collaboration with people and culture; operations;  and other cross functional partners
• Manage and develop relationships with external PR agencies
• Monitor and track all press clips

You have:
• 3+ years of experience in communications/public relations
• Played a key role in communications at a consumer brand or agency that has experienced rapid growth
• Track record of generating positive stories and driving “buzz”
• Experience with managing reputational issues
• Ability to leverage social media platforms - Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other social networks – to amplify and drive positive press coverage.

We offer:
• Competitive base salary and annual bonus potential
• Benefits options including: health, dental, vision, telemedicine, short and long term disability insurance, life insurance, pet insurance and 401K with CAVA match
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• Free CAVA food
• Four Community days per year to help the world with acts of services/volunteering
• The opportunity to be on the ground floor of helping craft the vision of a rapidly growing brand (while laying the foundation to build your team from the ground up)

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

Does the idea of talking about food all day every day excite you? Are you a passionate storyteller who wants to be part of a fast growing, entrepreneurial minded business? If this is you, we want you to join our team!

CAVA is a fast-growing culinary brand with a portfolio of fast casual restaurants and a packaged goods line dedicated to fresh, Mediterranean inspired, better-for-you cuisine. Born from a full service restaurant collaboration between three first-generation Greek American childhood friends in the Washington, D.C. area, our chef-driven fast casual format has currently more than 60 restaurants with further expansion ahead.  

CAVA is looking for a food-loving, creative Communications + PR Specialist with a proven knack for translating a brand’s voice effectively. Our ideal candidate has a passion for brand storytelling and can deliver a clear message across a variety of channels. We’re looking for someone with impeccable attention to detail, a powerful internal drive, and desire to shape strategy and take our storytelling to the next level. If this sounds like you, read on.

As our Communications + PR Specialist, You Will:
• Help execute a strategic communications plan that elevates the CAVA brand, mission, and key members of the leadership team - in partnership with the Head of Strategic Communications & Brand Marketing - in both national and regional outlets
• Develop written materials, including press pitches, Q&A’s, talking points, media statements, core messages, and other communications to key audiences
• Be a proactive member of the marketing & brand team, contributing to the alignment, integration and media relevancy of activations, products and concepts
• Assist with the creation + management of an influencer program
• Collaborate with Regional Brand Managers to execute press worthy brand experiences
• Partner with Director of Marketing as well as Head of Content to find unique ways to drive maximum exposure through paid channels while keeping a brand-centric vision
• Support internal communications, in collaboration with people and culture; operations;  and other cross functional partners
• Manage and develop relationships with external PR agencies
• Monitor and track all press clips

You have:
• 3+ years of experience in communications/public relations
• Played a key role in communications at a consumer brand or agency that has experienced rapid growth
• Track record of generating positive stories and driving “buzz”
• Experience with managing reputational issues
• Ability to leverage social media platforms - Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other social networks – to amplify and drive positive press coverage.

We offer:
• Competitive base salary and annual bonus potential
• Benefits options including: health, dental, vision, telemedicine, short and long term disability insurance, life insurance, pet insurance and 401K with CAVA match
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• Free CAVA food
• Four Community days per year to help the world with acts of services/volunteering
• The opportunity to be on the ground floor of helping craft the vision of a rapidly growing brand (while laying the foundation to build your team from the ground up)

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