Talent Acquisition Partner

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.

Talent Acquisition Partner:

We are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Partner to join our team! The Talent Acquisition Partner will be responsible for identifying management talent for CAVA restaurants nationwide. You will be responsible for partnering with Operations Hiring Managers to provide best-in-class strategic partnership and must demonstrate the ability to attract top-tier talent to the team while providing candidates with an exceptional experience.

What Youll Do:

• Help shape a first in class Recruiting program that allows CAVA to attract and retain top talent by proactively partnering with Hiring Managers to align on hiring needs and organizational goals across an assigned geographic region
• Partner with Field Operations teams within an assigned region to create a staffing plan to recruit for New Restaurant Openings and maintain staffing levels for existing locations (including hourly team members and restaurant managers)
• Manage a dashboard of job requisitions to conduct full cycle recruiting including screening applicants sourcing applications externally reviewing resumes conducting phone screens arranging interviews delivering offers and introducing candidates to the benefits of joining the CAVA team
• Work cross functionally with CAVA Support Center teams including Compensation Total Benefits Rewards HRIS and People Culture
• Reporting to Sr. Manager of Talent Acquisition partner with greater Talent Acquisition team and Hiring Managers on mapping role criteria defining position description and establish hiring timelines
• Utilize external sourcing techniques such as Indeed and LinkedIn to conduct proactive candidate outreach
• Support corporate hiring managers in the Support Center (HQ) - writing job descriptions placing job postings screening talent arranging interviews and helping build our behind-the-scenes teams
• Promote positive hiring practices at CAVA - conducting interview trainings management interviews and leading team orientations
• Act as the point of contact and maintain candidate relationships throughout the hiring process
• Track candidates train managers and troubleshoot issues in our applicant tracking system (ATS) Harri
• Manage timeline expectations within and across teams deliver on our responsibilities accordingly
• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment
• Constantly think of new and innovative ways to bring the best and brightest to CAVA
• Abide by policies and procedures that support the service mindset
• Earn the trust of partners within Support Center and Field Operations Team Members and Managers by consistently embracing CAVAs values
• Show discipline in bringing consistent performance communication and attitude to the job every day
• Actively contribute to your department in order to complete tasks and meet company goals
• Recognize the emotional stake each Team Member has in personal and organizational success of this business

The Qualifications:

• A Bachelors degree and 2 years in a full lifecycle recruiting focused role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive problem solving and research skills including a strong comfort level with using and troubleshooting various technologies
• Hospitality experience encouraged

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

*Indicates qualifying eligible positions only

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.

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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.