Sr Director of P&C

Company Profile:
At we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good everyday.We areguided by a Mediterranean heritage thats been perfecting how to eat and livefor four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity curiosity and the pursuitof excellence in everything we do. We are working towards somethingbigtogether.

We foster a culture built on five corevalues:

Generosity First: We lead with kindness. Our best workhappens when we act in of others.

ConstantCuriosity: We are eager tolearn grow and explore beyond the obvious.

Actwith Agility: Wewelcome change; its the only constant. We embrace adjust adapt.

Passionfor Positivity: Wegreet each day with warmth and possibility.

CollectiveAmbition: We have highaspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.

Sr. Director People Culture

The Senior Director People &Culture is a senior enterprise leader responsible for advancing CAVAs peoplestrategy leadership capability and culture across the Support Center and CAVAFoods. This role partners closely with the Executive Leadership Team tostrengthen organizational effectiveness elevate talent practices and delivera consistent high-impact team member experience. This position leadscritical pillars including talent management leadership developmentonboarding culture and DEI strategy ESG people initiatives and SupportCenter experience.

Thisjob description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all the dutiesand responsibilities of the position and such duties and responsibilities maychange without notice.

Scope & Leadership

• Leads a team of 4 direct reports:
• Strategic partner to Executive Leadership Team members
• Serves as a visible executive presence who elevates the impact and influence of the People & Culture function

What Youll Do:

Executive Partnership & People Strategy

• Advise the Executive Leadership Team on organizational design workforce planning leadership effectiveness and change management
• Support operating committee and senior leadership talent discussions
• Build structure and process to strengthen how HR partners with and supports executive leadership

TalentManagement & Leadership Development

• Own enterprise talent assessment strategy for Senior Leadership Team SVP and VP populations
• Design and scale leadership frameworks
• Build career pathing models and organizational design frameworks
• Create and implement Job Success Profiles for all roles and embed them into hiring development and performance practices
• Lead enterprise rollout of Job Success Profiles and leadership tools

Onboarding& Employee Experience

• Own onboarding strategy for Support Center and CAVA Foods
• Partner on the evolution of the CAVA Way onboarding experience
• Ensure onboarding programs are scalable consistent and culture-driven

CultureDEI & Human Connection Strategy

• Lead DEI strategy under CAVAs Human Connection framework including AIM (Allies in Motion)
• Operationalize values through leadership behaviors programs and recognition
• Partner cross-functionally to embed belonging and inclusion into daily employee experience

ESG& Impact Planning

• Own People & Culture contributions to CAVAs ESG Impact Plan
• Build and track initiatives aligned to the company pillars of Heart Health and Humanity
• Drive programs focused on human connection and talent development

SupportCenter & Workplace Strategy

• Own office management and workplace experience for Washington DC headquarters
• Lead planning for office expansion and new conference and meeting space
• Partner with Facilities and Operations to bring the physical workplace vision to life

TeamLeadership

• Build mentor and develop a high-performing People & Culture leadership team
• Establish scalable operating rhythms reporting and governance

The Qualifications:

• 10years of progressive HR or People leadership experience
• Provensuccess leading enterprise people initiatives in high-growth multi-siteorganizations
• Experiencepartnering directly with executive leadership teams
• Strongbackground in talent management leadership development organizational designand onboarding strategy
• Executivepresence with the ability to influence at the highest levels
• Data-drivensystems-oriented and operationally strong
• Bachelorsdegree required; advanced degree or HR certification preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Abilityto maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and otheroffice equipment
• Mustbe able to identify analyze and assess details
• Forcertain positions must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to50 pounds
• Abilityto communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively
• Constantlypositions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food productionsupport or office operations as applicable
• Abilityto work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

Whatwe offer:

• Competitive salary plus bonus andlong-term incentives*
• Early Wage Access!
• Unlimited PTO paid parental leave pluspaid opportunities to give back to the community
• HealthDental Vision Telemedicine Pet Insurance plus more!
• 401kenrollment with CAVA contribution
• Company-paidSTD LTD Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions*
• FreeCAVA food
• Casualwork environment
• The opportunity to be on the ground floorof 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 positionsonly

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