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.

Regional Vice President, Field Operations

The Regional Vice President, Field Operations is responsible for leading a broad portfolio of restaurants, markets, and above-restaurant leaders to deliver exceptional guest experiences, strong financial performance, and a values-driven team member culture at scale. This field-based executive role translates company strategy into disciplined operational execution across multiple markets while building the leadership bench, operating rhythms, and cross-functional partnerships required to support sustainable growth.

As a senior field leader, the Regional Vice President is accountable for portfolio health across people, operations, and profitability. This leader shapes regional strategy, strengthens organizational capability, and partners closely with the Chief Operations Officer and cross-functional executives to evolve how CAVA scales.

Success at CAVA:

At CAVA, Vice Presidents lead through leaders, set direction across large and complex organizations, and influence enterprise priorities beyond their direct span of control. We look for leaders who build high-performing teams, simplify complexity, raise standards, and create scalable systems that strengthen culture and long-term performance.

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.

What You’ll Do:

·        You will lead and coach a team of above restaurant leaders (Market Leaders & Area Leaders), holding them accountable for restaurant operations, people development, and performance metrics.

·        Own portfolio performance across sales, profitability, labor, controllables, guest experience, food quality, and operational standards.

·        Translate enterprise strategy into clear market-level priorities, operating plans, and routines that drive consistency and agility across the field organization.

·        Partner with the COO and cross-functional leaders across Culinary, Supply Chain, People and Culture, Finance, Development, Marketing, Technology, and Real Estate to align execution and remove barriers to growth.

·        Coach and develop leaders-of-leaders, building a culture of accountability, recognition, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

·        Lead change at scale, including new market entry, market densification, remodels, systems or process rollouts, and other strategic initiatives.

·        Use data, trends, and field insight to identify risks and opportunities, improve forecasting, and drive timely decision-making.

·        Ensure disciplined compliance with food safety, labor, safety, and brand standards while protecting the guest and team member experience.

·        Serve as an enterprise thought partner by providing field perspective on operating model design, productivity, training, and process simplification.

·        Model CAVA's values and leadership expectations in a visible and consistent way across the portfolio.

The Qualifications:

·        12+ years of progressive leadership experience in multi-unit restaurant, hospitality, or retail operations, including significant responsibility for large, geographically dispersed teams.

·        Demonstrated success leading leaders-of-leaders and managing complex, multi-state operations in a high-growth or highly dynamic environment.

·        Strong financial acumen with experience owning large P&Ls, evaluating market performance, and building practical business plans tied to measurable outcomes.

·        Track record of strengthening talent pipelines, building organizational capability, and leading through change and growth.

·        Executive-level communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build alignment across field and support center partners.

·        Deep operational expertise with a disciplined, data-informed approach to execution, prioritization, and performance improvement.

·        Passion for hospitality, people development, and culture-building in a fast-paced consumer-facing business.

·        Bachelor's degree preferred.

·        Willingness to travel extensively within assigned geography and to support enterprise priorities as needed.

Physical Requirements:  

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

·        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

·        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.

Regional Vice President, Field Operations

The Regional Vice President, Field Operations is responsible for leading a broad portfolio of restaurants, markets, and above-restaurant leaders to deliver exceptional guest experiences, strong financial performance, and a values-driven team member culture at scale. This field-based executive role translates company strategy into disciplined operational execution across multiple markets while building the leadership bench, operating rhythms, and cross-functional partnerships required to support sustainable growth.

As a senior field leader, the Regional Vice President is accountable for portfolio health across people, operations, and profitability. This leader shapes regional strategy, strengthens organizational capability, and partners closely with the Chief Operations Officer and cross-functional executives to evolve how CAVA scales.

Success at CAVA:

At CAVA, Vice Presidents lead through leaders, set direction across large and complex organizations, and influence enterprise priorities beyond their direct span of control. We look for leaders who build high-performing teams, simplify complexity, raise standards, and create scalable systems that strengthen culture and long-term performance.

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.

What You’ll Do:

·        You will lead and coach a team of above restaurant leaders (Market Leaders & Area Leaders), holding them accountable for restaurant operations, people development, and performance metrics.

·        Own portfolio performance across sales, profitability, labor, controllables, guest experience, food quality, and operational standards.

·        Translate enterprise strategy into clear market-level priorities, operating plans, and routines that drive consistency and agility across the field organization.

·        Partner with the COO and cross-functional leaders across Culinary, Supply Chain, People and Culture, Finance, Development, Marketing, Technology, and Real Estate to align execution and remove barriers to growth.

·        Coach and develop leaders-of-leaders, building a culture of accountability, recognition, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

·        Lead change at scale, including new market entry, market densification, remodels, systems or process rollouts, and other strategic initiatives.

·        Use data, trends, and field insight to identify risks and opportunities, improve forecasting, and drive timely decision-making.

·        Ensure disciplined compliance with food safety, labor, safety, and brand standards while protecting the guest and team member experience.

·        Serve as an enterprise thought partner by providing field perspective on operating model design, productivity, training, and process simplification.

·        Model CAVA's values and leadership expectations in a visible and consistent way across the portfolio.

The Qualifications:

·        12+ years of progressive leadership experience in multi-unit restaurant, hospitality, or retail operations, including significant responsibility for large, geographically dispersed teams.

·        Demonstrated success leading leaders-of-leaders and managing complex, multi-state operations in a high-growth or highly dynamic environment.

·        Strong financial acumen with experience owning large P&Ls, evaluating market performance, and building practical business plans tied to measurable outcomes.

·        Track record of strengthening talent pipelines, building organizational capability, and leading through change and growth.

·        Executive-level communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build alignment across field and support center partners.

·        Deep operational expertise with a disciplined, data-informed approach to execution, prioritization, and performance improvement.

·        Passion for hospitality, people development, and culture-building in a fast-paced consumer-facing business.

·        Bachelor's degree preferred.

·        Willingness to travel extensively within assigned geography and to support enterprise priorities as needed.

Physical Requirements:  

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

·        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

·        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.