Strategy MBA Intern

Strategy MBA Intern

CAVA can trace its roots back to a single restaurant in Bethesda, Maryland. Today it includes nearly 90 fast-casual Mediterranean restaurants and a line of chef-crafted dips and spreads sold in Whole Foods Markets nationwide. In 2018, CAVA joined with Zoës Kitchen – and together, we’re sharing a passion for bold, craveable meals and exceptional guest experiences with eaters across the country.

From our restaurants to our support center, CAVA team members foster a culture built on five pillars:

• Positivity – We believe in the power of positivity. Every one of us can change someone’s day for the better.
• Transparency – We believe in open and respectful communication. We use transparency to help us make decisions and inform how we talk to each other.
• Humility – We can always find ways to improve. The more we learn, the more we see how much we don’t know and how much we need others to help us learn to grow.
• Fanaticism – We are passionate about our mission and the opportunity to turn every guest into a fanatic. We bring that energy to everything we do.
• Thoughtfulness – To us, every detail matters. We go above and beyond for our guests, our teams, and our communities.

The Role:
• Work directly with the CFO on strategy projects most important to the Cava Group
• Collaborate with business leaders and teams across Cava and Zoes Kitchen to work on cross-functional projects touching either one or both the businesses
• Work autonomously and project manage one project e.g., launch of a new initiative across restaurants, over the summer and handle project management and communications for deliverables
• Conduct necessary data analysis and research to inform strategic initiatives and support decision making

The Skills:
• Holds an undergraduate degree and has 2+ years of work experience; currently enrolled in a MBA program
• Collaborative, solutions oriented, helpful attitude, and adaptable to ever-changing demands
• Able to manage large data sets, perform financial analysis, and generate executive ready insights
• Organize project timelines using project management skills to illustrate projects clear deliverables, metrics, and timetables
• Builds, manages and maintains healthy internal partner & client relationships. Encourages cross-functional team members to share, build on, and challenge new ideas or solutions
• Responsive and efficient with an ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines
• Takes responsibility and ownership for own tasks, decisions, and outcomes
• Brings attention to detail and good judgment
• Must have strong Microsoft skills, including Word, Powerpoint, Excel




CAVA – joining “A culture, not a concept”

Strategy MBA Intern

CAVA can trace its roots back to a single restaurant in Bethesda, Maryland. Today it includes nearly 90 fast-casual Mediterranean restaurants and a line of chef-crafted dips and spreads sold in Whole Foods Markets nationwide. In 2018, CAVA joined with Zoës Kitchen – and together, we’re sharing a passion for bold, craveable meals and exceptional guest experiences with eaters across the country.

From our restaurants to our support center, CAVA team members foster a culture built on five pillars:

• Positivity – We believe in the power of positivity. Every one of us can change someone’s day for the better.
• Transparency – We believe in open and respectful communication. We use transparency to help us make decisions and inform how we talk to each other.
• Humility – We can always find ways to improve. The more we learn, the more we see how much we don’t know and how much we need others to help us learn to grow.
• Fanaticism – We are passionate about our mission and the opportunity to turn every guest into a fanatic. We bring that energy to everything we do.
• Thoughtfulness – To us, every detail matters. We go above and beyond for our guests, our teams, and our communities.

The Role:
• Work directly with the CFO on strategy projects most important to the Cava Group
• Collaborate with business leaders and teams across Cava and Zoes Kitchen to work on cross-functional projects touching either one or both the businesses
• Work autonomously and project manage one project e.g., launch of a new initiative across restaurants, over the summer and handle project management and communications for deliverables
• Conduct necessary data analysis and research to inform strategic initiatives and support decision making

The Skills:
• Holds an undergraduate degree and has 2+ years of work experience; currently enrolled in a MBA program
• Collaborative, solutions oriented, helpful attitude, and adaptable to ever-changing demands
• Able to manage large data sets, perform financial analysis, and generate executive ready insights
• Organize project timelines using project management skills to illustrate projects clear deliverables, metrics, and timetables
• Builds, manages and maintains healthy internal partner & client relationships. Encourages cross-functional team members to share, build on, and challenge new ideas or solutions
• Responsive and efficient with an ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines
• Takes responsibility and ownership for own tasks, decisions, and outcomes
• Brings attention to detail and good judgment
• Must have strong Microsoft skills, including Word, Powerpoint, Excel




CAVA – joining “A culture, not a concept”