Restaurant Design
Manager:
At CAVA
Support Centers we love what we do, and we try and make every day as fulfilling
as the last. Our Support Center needs fanatics in tech, marketing, human
resources, finance, operations, supply chain, and store development to support
our growing brands.
We foster a culture built
on five core values:
- Positivity – Every one of us can
change someone’s day for the better.
- Transparency –We use transparency to
help us make decisions through open dialogue
- Humility – We can always find ways
to improve.
- Fanaticism – We are passionate about
the opportunity to turn every guest into a fanatic.
- Thoughtfulness –We go above and beyond
for our guests, our teams and communities.
The Role:
Can you set up
projects for success, and ensure they are executed to high brand standards? Are
you enthusiastic about collaborating effectively with partners across an
organization? Do you have a passion for
design, and strive to make each project better than the last? If this is you,
we want you to join our team. CAVA is a rapidly expanding fast-casual
restaurant and CPG brand focusing on fresh, Mediterranean-inspired,
better-for-you cuisine. Born from our full-service restaurants, our chef-driven
fast-casual format is currently in four states with further expansion ahead. We
are looking for a Design Manager to join the Development Group at CAVA, helping
us reach new communities with each new location
What You’ll Do:
- Responsible for performing,
coordinating, and/or managing design activities during pre-lease and design
phases for the national expansion of CAVA restaurants and CAVA Products
production facilities.
- Assist Real Estate team in the
evaluation of prospective locations and provide feedback on draft Letter of
Intent and/or Landlord Work Letter. Provide initial test fits and lease
exhibits for sites.
- Coordinate internal meetings with
cross-functional partners for final design approval.
- Prepare initial project schedules in
conjunction with internal stakeholders for review/approval by corporate
leadership.
- Manage Design Consultants’ project
contracts, scope of work, and schedules. Review and ensure consultant
deliverables are in accordance with design and brand standards.
- Work with internal development partners
and Design Consultants to prepare full project due diligence reports.
- Coordinate with Utility Consultants
during due diligence. Review site reports with Design/Engineering Consultants
to provide scope of work assessments to project team.
- Moderate Project Kick-Off meetings with
internal stakeholders and Consultants.
- Review and coordinate Landlord’s scope
of work with Design Consultants’ Construction Documents.
- Coordinate design activities by various
vendors during design phase, including architect, MEP engineer, kitchen
equipment vendor, internal/external signage vendor(s), millwork fabricator,
etc.
- Review design documents and
specifications and facilitate various reviews by CAVA team members.
- Assist Construction Managers to
validate project budgets are in accordance with scope of work.
- Facilitate Landlord approvals of CAVA’s
design, as required.
- Work with licensed Consultants to
oversee jurisdictional approvals and building permits are obtained for
projects. Attend jurisdictional approval meetings to present designs, as
required.
- Travel to restaurant sites in any CAVA/Zoe’s
Kitchen markets and attend construction progress meetings as needed, to ensure
brand standards and project requirements are met.
- Partner with Construction team to
resolve on-site issues, provide sketches and responses as necessary to
Contractor RFI’s.
- Maintain detailed files for all
projects in accordance with CAVA filing standards.
- Collaborate with internal partners to
evaluate and enhance brand recognition and design standards.
- Assist Department leadership in various
brand initiatives that may include concept/schematic design, interior and
industrial design.
- Assist Department leadership with
design presentations and R&D.
- Identify opportunities for the use of
new technology and materials.
The Qualifications:
- Minimum
5 years’ post-collegiate experience designing hospitality/retail/restaurant
projects.
- Minimum
2 years’ experience working for a company with a roll-out program
(retail/restaurants/hospitality).
- Minimum
1 years’ experience overseeing the design of restaurant or similar foodservice
projects, with knowledge of health code requirements and restaurant
infrastructure (HVAC and exhaust systems, kitchen equipment, etc).
- Microsoft
Office, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite proficient.
- Rendering,
3D modeling, and hand sketching skills a plus.
- Able
to manage several projects and consultants simultaneously, and work with
multiple project stakeholders across the organization.
- Strong
communication and time management skills.
- Knowledge
of retail/restaurant/hospitality design industry trends and best practices.
- Positive
attitude with team-driven mentality and detail oriented approach.
- Ability
to travel up to 30% throughout CAVA and Zoe’s markets.
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
What we
offer:
- Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentives*
- 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.