Assistant Brand Manager

***Candidates for this hybrid role may be based in NY or DC.

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 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 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.

Assistant Brand Manager

As Assistant Brand Manager at CAVA youll play a critical role in supporting the day-to-day execution of brand campaigns and initiatives. From managing timelines and creative deliverables to helping coordinate cross-functional alignment youll be a key contributor in bringing our seasonal storytelling and marketing programs to life. Youll also support trend research brand performance tracking and content development across a variety of channels. This is an ideal role for a detail-oriented collaborative self-starter whos eager to learn and grow within a fast-paced creative brand environment.

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.

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 Youll Do:

• Support development of the annual brand plan and collaborate with leadership to track key brand KPIs
• Support the development and execution of seasonal brand campaigns menu launches and guest engagement initiatives
• Develop campaign briefs presentation materials and go-to-market plans
• Manage project timelines creative deliverables and trafficking materials to ensure campaigns stay on schedule
• Own end-to-end project management for brand activations events and guest experiences from concept development and vendor coordination to on-site execution and post-event analysis
• Track campaign performance guest sentiment and social trends to help inform strategy and content development
• Conduct competitive research industry trend audits and cultural scanning to keep the team informed and inspired
• Work closely with Operations to ensure campaigns and menu launches are executed consistently in-store and online gather feedback and drive product performance
• Drive cross-functional alignment by leading brainstorms working sessions and stakeholder discussions that translate big ideas into executable plans.
• Oversee campaign and activation budgets and track spending against forecasts support ROI analysis and partner with Finance to evaluate the business impact
• Uphold brand standards across all touchpoints and contribute to a strong cohesive brand presence in every guest interaction

The Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of experience in brand marketing project coordination or related marketing/communications roles
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Collaborative proactive and eager to take ownership of tasks and timelines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Passion for brand storytelling guest experience and creative marketing
• Experience working with creative teams or agency partners is a plus
• Bachelors degree in Marketing Communications Business or a related field required

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 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

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