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. 

We foster a culture built on five core values: 

·        Generosity First, Always: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in of others.

·        Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious.

·        Act with Agility: We welcome change; it’s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt.

·        Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and possibility.

·        Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.

Vice President, People and Culture Business Partners

The Vice President, People and Culture Business Partners is a strategic leader accountable for driving the execution of People + Culture priorities and operational effectiveness across business operations in over 25 states and counting. This role collaborates closely with executive and senior leadership to ensure people strategies are aligned with business goals, elevates organizational performance, and fosters our mission of bringing Heart, Health, and Humanity to food. The position leads initiatives focused on enhancing team member engagement, advancing leadership capability, strengthening talent pipelines, and optimizing workforce performance while maintaining rigorous compliance and risk management standards across all locations. Overseeing a team of People + Culture professionals, this leader develops scalable programs and solutions that enable business growth, improves the Team Member experience, and empowers leaders to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role reports directly to the SVP, People + Culture.

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, and such duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

Success at CAVA: At CAVA, a Vice President shapes functional direction and leads major strategic decisions. We look for leaders who think big, guide transformation, and cultivate high-performing, inclusive teams that drive sustained growth across the business.

What You’ll Do:

·        Develop, refine, and execute P+C strategies that align with operational and business objectives.

·        Lead, coach, and develop a team of P+C leaders and Business Partners to ensure their roles and responsibilities are clear, executed effectively, and they are given the necessary support and resources to be successful.

·        Lead your team in setting standards for excellence that deliver strategic support that includes workforce planning, org design, employee relations, and succession planning.

·        Drive accountability and provide ongoing visibility into progress of execution of business objectives across the organization.

·        Proactively support and mitigate risk related to policies, practices, and employee relations while maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance.

·        Oversee workforce planning strategies and partner with Talent Acquisition to support high-volume and strategic hiring needs.

·        Promote a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and professional growth that equips leaders with the skills and capabilities needed to succeed in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

·        Build strong partnerships with executive and senior leadership to serve as a trusted advisor and align P+C initiatives with operational priorities.

·        Collaborate with key cross-functional partners across the enterprise, such as Operations, Legal,  Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Benefits, and Finance to drive business objectives to success.

·        Provide ongoing guidance and coaching to senior leadership on escalated people issues, change management, and culture-building efforts.

·        Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping the SVP, People + Culture and Chief People Officer informed of all critical issues that may arise.

·        Proactively utilize data analytics and insights to inform decisions, track trends, and identify opportunities for enhancement.

·        Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws while championing a positive and inclusive workplace culture that drives team member engagement, retention, and performance.

The Qualifications:

·        10+ years of progressive HR/People leadership experience, with 5+ years in senior leadership roles, including oversight of both HR Business Partners and Employee Relations functions.

·        Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

·        SPHR or SHRM-SCP Human Resources\SPHR or SHRM-SCP preferred.

·        Experience supporting across the HR suite, including recruiting, talent planning, organizational design, employment relations, employment compliance, and learning development.

·        Experience leading HR strategy for multi-unit hospitality or field-based organizations with geographically dispersed operations, including high-volume hiring, workforce planning, and frontline team member engagement.

·        Proven ability to partner with executive leadership and senior leadership to shape organizational strategy and workforce planning.

·        Demonstrated success leading enterprise HR initiatives aligned with business growth and profitability goals.

·        Experience driving engagement and culture transformation across geographically dispersed teams.

·        Demonstrated ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information with sound judgment, discretion, and integrity while advising executive leadership on complex employee and organizational matters.

·        Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments with evolving priorities.

·        Exceptional communication, facilitation, and change leadership skills.

·        Detail-oriented with sound judgement, including strong organizational and project management abilities.

·        Excellent writing and oral communication skills and the ability to constructively, efficiently, and collegially collaborate with business partners, senior leadership, and executives.

·        Must be responsive, proactive, and a self-starter capable of taking projects to completion and problem-solving along the way.

·        Willing to work flexibly (including at night and on weekends, as necessary) and to travel as needed.

·        Travel up to 30%

Physical Requirements:  

·        Ability to maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and other office equipment

·        Must be able to identify, analyze and assess details

·        For certain positions, must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to 50 pounds

·        Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively

·        Constantly positions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food production support or office operations, as applicable

·        Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner  

What we offer:  

·        Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentives*

·        Early Wage Access!

·        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

• All exempt and non exempt employees are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of service and you have until the day before the effective date to enroll. A new hire can enroll in our benefit program by selecting a link that is emailed directly to the new hire at their personal email address once hired.
• Please note that visa sponsorship is not available.
• The posting range is an all cash range.

*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.

California applicants: Please visit our Notice at Collection and Privacy Policy to learn about our information practices in the job application and employment context.

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. 

We foster a culture built on five core values: 

·        Generosity First, Always: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in of others.

·        Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious.

·        Act with Agility: We welcome change; it’s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt.

·        Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and possibility.

·        Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.

Vice President, People and Culture Business Partners

The Vice President, People and Culture Business Partners is a strategic leader accountable for driving the execution of People + Culture priorities and operational effectiveness across business operations in over 25 states and counting. This role collaborates closely with executive and senior leadership to ensure people strategies are aligned with business goals, elevates organizational performance, and fosters our mission of bringing Heart, Health, and Humanity to food. The position leads initiatives focused on enhancing team member engagement, advancing leadership capability, strengthening talent pipelines, and optimizing workforce performance while maintaining rigorous compliance and risk management standards across all locations. Overseeing a team of People + Culture professionals, this leader develops scalable programs and solutions that enable business growth, improves the Team Member experience, and empowers leaders to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role reports directly to the SVP, People + Culture.

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, and such duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

Success at CAVA: At CAVA, a Vice President shapes functional direction and leads major strategic decisions. We look for leaders who think big, guide transformation, and cultivate high-performing, inclusive teams that drive sustained growth across the business.

What You’ll Do:

·        Develop, refine, and execute P+C strategies that align with operational and business objectives.

·        Lead, coach, and develop a team of P+C leaders and Business Partners to ensure their roles and responsibilities are clear, executed effectively, and they are given the necessary support and resources to be successful.

·        Lead your team in setting standards for excellence that deliver strategic support that includes workforce planning, org design, employee relations, and succession planning.

·        Drive accountability and provide ongoing visibility into progress of execution of business objectives across the organization.

·        Proactively support and mitigate risk related to policies, practices, and employee relations while maintaining the highest standards of regulatory compliance.

·        Oversee workforce planning strategies and partner with Talent Acquisition to support high-volume and strategic hiring needs.

·        Promote a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and professional growth that equips leaders with the skills and capabilities needed to succeed in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

·        Build strong partnerships with executive and senior leadership to serve as a trusted advisor and align P+C initiatives with operational priorities.

·        Collaborate with key cross-functional partners across the enterprise, such as Operations, Legal,  Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, Benefits, and Finance to drive business objectives to success.

·        Provide ongoing guidance and coaching to senior leadership on escalated people issues, change management, and culture-building efforts.

·        Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping the SVP, People + Culture and Chief People Officer informed of all critical issues that may arise.

·        Proactively utilize data analytics and insights to inform decisions, track trends, and identify opportunities for enhancement.

·        Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws while championing a positive and inclusive workplace culture that drives team member engagement, retention, and performance.

The Qualifications:

·        10+ years of progressive HR/People leadership experience, with 5+ years in senior leadership roles, including oversight of both HR Business Partners and Employee Relations functions.

·        Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

·        SPHR or SHRM-SCP Human Resources\SPHR or SHRM-SCP preferred.

·        Experience supporting across the HR suite, including recruiting, talent planning, organizational design, employment relations, employment compliance, and learning development.

·        Experience leading HR strategy for multi-unit hospitality or field-based organizations with geographically dispersed operations, including high-volume hiring, workforce planning, and frontline team member engagement.

·        Proven ability to partner with executive leadership and senior leadership to shape organizational strategy and workforce planning.

·        Demonstrated success leading enterprise HR initiatives aligned with business growth and profitability goals.

·        Experience driving engagement and culture transformation across geographically dispersed teams.

·        Demonstrated ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information with sound judgment, discretion, and integrity while advising executive leadership on complex employee and organizational matters.

·        Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments with evolving priorities.

·        Exceptional communication, facilitation, and change leadership skills.

·        Detail-oriented with sound judgement, including strong organizational and project management abilities.

·        Excellent writing and oral communication skills and the ability to constructively, efficiently, and collegially collaborate with business partners, senior leadership, and executives.

·        Must be responsive, proactive, and a self-starter capable of taking projects to completion and problem-solving along the way.

·        Willing to work flexibly (including at night and on weekends, as necessary) and to travel as needed.

·        Travel up to 30%

Physical Requirements:  

·        Ability to maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and other office equipment

·        Must be able to identify, analyze and assess details

·        For certain positions, must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to 50 pounds

·        Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively

·        Constantly positions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food production support or office operations, as applicable

·        Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner  

What we offer:  

·        Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentives*

·        Early Wage Access!

·        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

• All exempt and non exempt employees are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of service and you have until the day before the effective date to enroll. A new hire can enroll in our benefit program by selecting a link that is emailed directly to the new hire at their personal email address once hired.
• Please note that visa sponsorship is not available.
• The posting range is an all cash range.

*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.

California applicants: Please visit our Notice at Collection and Privacy Policy to learn about our information practices in the job application and employment context.