Sr. Manager People+Culture

Sr People + Culture Manager

At CAVA + Zoes Kitchen, the number one criteria for being a fit for any role is being a culture fit! That’s why our core values are so important to us. 

 Company Profile:

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.

The Core Values: 

POSITIVITY – We believe in the power of positivity. Every one of us has the ability to 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 turning 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! 

As a strategic partner to Regional Directors, Regional Leaders, Area Leaders, The Human Resources Business Partner helps achieve goals by maximize our greatest asset, our people! The HRBP is an ambassador of people management practices and a driver of change who leverages their influence and partnership to enhance CAVA + Zoës Kitchen as a “Great Place to Join, Learn, Grow and Stay.” The HRBP will influence and advise restaurant leaders to be advisors, advocates, ambassadors, counselors, developers, facilitators, models, promoters and stewards of people. 

At CAVA + Zoes Kitchen, the number one criteria for being a fit for any role is being a culture fit! That’s why our core values are so important to us. 

 Company Profile:

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.

The Core Values: 

POSITIVITY – We believe in the power of positivity. Every one of us has the ability to 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 turning 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! 

As a Senior People + Culture Manager, you serve as a strategic partner to multiple Regional Directors, Area Leaders, The Sr. People + Culture Manager helps achieve goals by maximize our greatest asset, our people! Sr. The People + Culture Manager is an ambassador of people management practices and a driver of change who leverages their influence and partnership to enhance CAVA + Zoës Kitchen as a “Great Place to Join, Learn, Grow and Stay.” The Sr. People + Culture Manager will influence and advise restaurant leaders to be advisors, advocates, ambassadors, counselors, developers, facilitators, models, promoters and stewards of people. 

What You'll Do:

• Create effective balances of business partner responsibility with employee advocacy.
• Be a builder a positive employee relations culture and work environment.  Be the person that people seek out.
• Embrace, lead the change, and be a culture steward 
• Collaborate with HR and Learning & Development partners to bring enterprise-wide programs to life 
• Implement plans to improve employee engagement, evaluate effectiveness, and foster inclusion  
• Work across all levels of field management on HR areas and provide guidance 
• Serve as a liaison with talent acquisition managers to ensure the region is efficiently recruiting exceptional talent 
• Assist with facilitating succession planning to ensure the region is proactively planning to avoid talent shortages and that a bench of talent exists 
• Partner with field management and training to ensure all employees are progressing in the company’s training and development programs 
• Work cross-functionally to bring forward HR solutions that will improve business results through lowering turnover, increasing retention, developing high-performing coworkers, and keep us improving
• Provide timely and valuable consultation on performance management and employee relations issues 
• Respond to ad-hoc requests and inquiries to support business leaders 
• Create HR projects from beginning to end, using project management methodologies and tools

The Skills & Qualifications! 

• Multiple years of proven success in a Human Resources Manager or Human Resources Business Partner role serving multi-unit retail/restaurant/hospitality 
• A road warrior that brings HRBP experience, energy and excitement to every location (50% travel)
• Seek to understand, be a critical thinker, with a methodical approach to problem solving and providing the best outcome.
• Success at executing plans, project management, follow up, dealing with ambiguity and adapting to rapid change 
• Make decisions from years of experience, analysis, judgement and in a timely manner
• Communicate so that the message is understood both in verbal and written communication 
• Work with a sense of urgency and understand importance
• Success Multi-task and prioritize work with competing deadlines. 
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred 
• PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP certification preferred 
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) a plus 
• Ability for travel up to 50% is required 

 Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods
• Must be able to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Must be able to identify, assess and observe detail
• Must be able to push and pull up to 35 pounds
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• 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?

• Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentive
• Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, plus paid opportunities to give back to the community
• Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more
• 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution
• Company-paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions*
• Free CAVA food
• Casual work environment
• The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand

*Indicates qualifying eligible positions only

CAVA – Joining “A culture, not a concept”

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.

Sr People + Culture Manager

At CAVA + Zoes Kitchen, the number one criteria for being a fit for any role is being a culture fit! That’s why our core values are so important to us. 

 Company Profile:

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.

The Core Values: 

POSITIVITY – We believe in the power of positivity. Every one of us has the ability to 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 turning 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! 

As a strategic partner to Regional Directors, Regional Leaders, Area Leaders, The Human Resources Business Partner helps achieve goals by maximize our greatest asset, our people! The HRBP is an ambassador of people management practices and a driver of change who leverages their influence and partnership to enhance CAVA + Zoës Kitchen as a “Great Place to Join, Learn, Grow and Stay.” The HRBP will influence and advise restaurant leaders to be advisors, advocates, ambassadors, counselors, developers, facilitators, models, promoters and stewards of people. 

At CAVA + Zoes Kitchen, the number one criteria for being a fit for any role is being a culture fit! That’s why our core values are so important to us. 

 Company Profile:

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.

The Core Values: 

POSITIVITY – We believe in the power of positivity. Every one of us has the ability to 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 turning 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! 

As a Senior People + Culture Manager, you serve as a strategic partner to multiple Regional Directors, Area Leaders, The Sr. People + Culture Manager helps achieve goals by maximize our greatest asset, our people! Sr. The People + Culture Manager is an ambassador of people management practices and a driver of change who leverages their influence and partnership to enhance CAVA + Zoës Kitchen as a “Great Place to Join, Learn, Grow and Stay.” The Sr. People + Culture Manager will influence and advise restaurant leaders to be advisors, advocates, ambassadors, counselors, developers, facilitators, models, promoters and stewards of people. 

What You'll Do:

• Create effective balances of business partner responsibility with employee advocacy.
• Be a builder a positive employee relations culture and work environment.  Be the person that people seek out.
• Embrace, lead the change, and be a culture steward 
• Collaborate with HR and Learning & Development partners to bring enterprise-wide programs to life 
• Implement plans to improve employee engagement, evaluate effectiveness, and foster inclusion  
• Work across all levels of field management on HR areas and provide guidance 
• Serve as a liaison with talent acquisition managers to ensure the region is efficiently recruiting exceptional talent 
• Assist with facilitating succession planning to ensure the region is proactively planning to avoid talent shortages and that a bench of talent exists 
• Partner with field management and training to ensure all employees are progressing in the company’s training and development programs 
• Work cross-functionally to bring forward HR solutions that will improve business results through lowering turnover, increasing retention, developing high-performing coworkers, and keep us improving
• Provide timely and valuable consultation on performance management and employee relations issues 
• Respond to ad-hoc requests and inquiries to support business leaders 
• Create HR projects from beginning to end, using project management methodologies and tools

The Skills & Qualifications! 

• Multiple years of proven success in a Human Resources Manager or Human Resources Business Partner role serving multi-unit retail/restaurant/hospitality 
• A road warrior that brings HRBP experience, energy and excitement to every location (50% travel)
• Seek to understand, be a critical thinker, with a methodical approach to problem solving and providing the best outcome.
• Success at executing plans, project management, follow up, dealing with ambiguity and adapting to rapid change 
• Make decisions from years of experience, analysis, judgement and in a timely manner
• Communicate so that the message is understood both in verbal and written communication 
• Work with a sense of urgency and understand importance
• Success Multi-task and prioritize work with competing deadlines. 
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred 
• PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP certification preferred 
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) a plus 
• Ability for travel up to 50% is required 

 Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods
• Must be able to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Must be able to identify, assess and observe detail
• Must be able to push and pull up to 35 pounds
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• 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?

• Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentive
• Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, plus paid opportunities to give back to the community
• Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more
• 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution
• Company-paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions*
• Free CAVA food
• Casual work environment
• The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand

*Indicates qualifying eligible positions only

CAVA – Joining “A culture, not a concept”

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.