Sr. 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.

Senior Recruiter Restaurant Teams

The Senior Recruiter Field is responsible for full-cycle recruitment of restaurant leadership roles including Assistant General Managers General Managers Area Leaders and Regional Leaders as well as supporting broader pipeline efforts for future restaurant openings. This role plays a critical part in scaling CAVAs restaurant operations by identifying and engaging top talent who align with our mission and operational goals. Youll partner closely with operations leaders restaurants recruiting peers People Culture Business Partners and other cross functional teams to ensure a strong bench of diverse high-performing candidates that support both current needs and future growth.

Success at CAVA:At CAVA Individual Contributors focus on delivering high-quality work owning tasks and contributing to team success. We look for team members who take initiative collaborate across teams and stay curious about how their work supports broader goals.

What Youll Do:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for restaurant leadership restaurant leadership rolesincluding Assistant General Managers General Managers Area Leaders and Regional Leadersacross multiple markets ensuring achievement with time-to-fill targets
• Partner with Operations and People Culture teams and other cross-functional teams to understand staffing needs and hiring goals ensuring alignment with workforce planning.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for restaurant leadership roles through strategic sourcing proactive outreach and market intelligence.
• Support expansion efforts by recruiting for new market openings and backfilling critical restaurant leadership roles.
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager Restaurant Recruiting to develop market-specific sourcing strategies that reflect local talent dynamics.
• Champion a diverse and inclusive recruiting approach to ensure candidate pools reflect the communities we serve.
• Provide an exceptional candidate experience from first contact through onboarding ensuring timely communication and professionalism throughout.
• Utilize HARRI (CAVAs applicant tracking system) and other tools to manage requisitions candidate pipelines and hiring metrics.
• Partner with hiring managers to improve selection capabilities and support interview calibration and best practices.
• Track and report on key recruiting metrics (e.g. time-to-fill source of hire offer acceptance rate) to various stakeholders throughout the organization.
• Represent CAVAs brand at local job fairs community events and networking opportunities as needed.

The Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• 4-6 years of full-cycle recruiting experience with a strong preference for experience in high-growth multi- unit restaurant hospitality or retail environments
• Proven ability to recruit for multi-unit leadership roles across diverse markets.
• Strong sourcing and pipeline-building skills with a proactive self-starting approach.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills with the ability to influence and advise field leaders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced high-growth environment with shifting priorities and multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (HARRI experience a plus) and strong organizational skills.
• Passion for talent acquisition and a strong belief in the power of great leadership to drive operational success.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% for hiring events market visits and new restaurant openings.
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

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 from 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 compensation range posted includes total cash.

*Indicates qualifying eligible positions only

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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. 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

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