Design Manager
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$ 75000 - 95000
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Job Description
Company Profile:
At CAVA we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage thats 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 somethingbig 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 service of others.
- Constant Curiosity:We are eager to learn grow and explore beyond the obvious.
- Act with Agility:We welcome change; its 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.
Associate Concept Design Manager (Remote role with preference to be NYC based)
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 fastcasual restaurant and CPG brand focusing on fresh Mediterraneaninspired betterforyou cuisine. Born from our fullservice restaurants our chefdriven fastcasual format is currently in 26 states with further expansion ahead. We are looking for an Associate Concept Design Manager to join the Development and Design Team at CAVA helping us reach new communities with each new location.
What Youll Do:
- Assist Principal Design Manager in performing coordinating and/or managing design activities during prelease and design phases for the national expansion of CAVA restaurants.
- Create initial test fits and lease exhibits for prospective new restaurant sites.
- Develop design concepts and refinements related to FFE with particular focus on millwork lighting and architectural integration.
- Develop concept renderings for both full restaurant experiences as well as smallerscale details.
- Collaborate with internal partners to evaluate and enhance brand recognition and design standards.
- Coordinate internal meetings with crossfunctional stakeholders for final design approval.
- Assist Principal Design Manager in reviewing Design Consultants project contracts scope of work and schedules. Review and ensure consultant deliverables are in accordance with design and brand standards.
- Assist Department leadership with design presentations and R&D.
- Identify opportunities for the use of new technology and materials.
- Assist Department leadership in various brand initiatives that may include concept/schematic design interior and industrial design.
- Review project due diligence reports in preparation for Project KickOff calls.
- Coordinate with Utility Consultants during due diligence. Review site reports with Design/Engineering Consultants to provide scope of work assessments to project team.
- Attend Project KickOff meetings with internal stakeholders and Consultants.
- Review and coordinate Landlords scope of work with Design Consultants Construction Documents.
- Assist Design Manager with 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.
- Facilitate Landlord approvals of CAVAs design as required.
- Travel to restaurant sites in any CAVA markets and attend construction progress meetings as needed to ensure brand standards and project requirements are met.
- Partner with Construction team to resolve onsite issues provide sketches and responses as necessary to Contractor RFIs.
- Maintain detailed files for all projects in accordance with CAVA filing standards.
The Qualifications:
- 3 years postcollegiate experience designing hospitality/retail/restaurant projects.
- 1 years of experience working for a company with a rollout program (retail/restaurants/hospitality).
- 1 years of experience designing restaurant or similar foodservice projects with knowledge of health code requirements and restaurant infrastructure (HVAC and exhaust systems kitchen equipment etc.
- Microsoft Office AutoCAD Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and InDesign required) Sketchup/3D modeling proficient.
- Strong visual communication and concepting skills with ability to create 2D and 3D images for presentations.
- 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 be able to research trends design elements and best practices.
- Positive attitude with teamdriven mentality and detailoriented approach.
- Ability to travel up to 30 throughout CAVA 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 longterm 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
- Companypaid 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 nonexempt 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 allcash 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. 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
