Operations Manager

CompanyProfile

At CAVA we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. Weare guided by a Mediterranean heritage thats been perfecting how to eat andlive for four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity curiosity and thepursuit of excellence in everything we do. We are working towards something bigtogether.

We foster a culture built on five core values:

GenerosityFirst Always: We leadwith kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others.

ConstantCuriosity: We are eager to learn grow andexplore beyond the obvious.

Act withAgility: We welcome change; its the onlyconstant. We embrace adjust adapt.

Passion forPositivity: We greet each day with warmthand possibility.

CollectiveAmbition: We have high aspirations thatare achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.

Manager Ops Innovation

The Role

The Manager Operations Menu Innovationplays a critical role in bringing CAVAs menu innovation to life in ourrestaurants. This role partners closely with Innovation Culinary OperationsSupply Chain Training and Analytics to ensure new menu items LTOs equipmentand platform changes are operationally soundscalable and executable across the system. Thisrole is solution oriented responsible for translating innovative ideas into clearrepeatable restaurant execution balancing guest experiencefood quality speed of service labor efficiency and operational simplicity.

What Youll Do

Partner with Innovation and Culinary teams to operationalize newmenu items from concept through rollout

Evaluate new menu ideas through an operational lens includingstation flow prep processes equipment usage food safety quality risks andbuild complexity

Support menu testing and pilots by defining operationalrequirements execution standards and success metrics

Gather and synthesize feedback from field teams test restaurantsand cross-functional partners to inform iteration and launch decisions

Collaborate with Supply Chain to ensure ingredient readinesssourcing feasibility and operational consistency

Work with Training to develop clear scalable execution materialsincluding recipe cards SOPs and crew-facing guidance

Partner with Analytics and Finance to assess performance laborimpact and operational tradeoffs

Support national rollouts by ensuring operational readiness andclear communication to the field

Identify opportunities to simplify execution while protecting foodquality and the guest experience

Lead cross-functional handover of key projects at milestoneachievement

Who You Are

You bring a strong operational mindset and understanding ofrestaurant teams processes and workflows

You are comfortable working cross-functionally with large teams

You are organized and balance creativity with discipline andstructure

You are data-informed but execution-driven

You thrive in fast-paced environments and are energized bybuilding things that scale!

What Were Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

5 years of experience in restaurant operations menu innovationculinary operations or a related field

Strong understanding of restaurant workflows station design andspeed-of-service drivers

Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives from concept toexecution

Strong communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting menu launches or LTO programs in fast-casualor QSR

Exposure to operational testing pilots or test-and-learnenvironments

Experience working with field operations teams

Familiarity with operational metrics such as labor throughputwaste or prep efficiency

Physical Requirements:

Ability tomaintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and other officeequipment

Must be able to identify analyze and assess details

For certain positions must be able to occasionally move ortransport items up to 50 pounds

Ability to communicate with others and exchange informationaccurately and effectively

Constantly positions self and move about to support ordinaryrestaurant or food production support or office operations as applicable

Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safemanner

Travel expectations 1 week per month

What we offer:

Competitive salary plus bonus and long-term incentives*

Early Wage Access!

Unlimited PTO paid parental leave plus paid opportunities togive 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 salariedpositions*

Free CAVA food Casual work environment

The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growingbrand

All exempt and nonexempt employees are eligible for are effective from the 1st of the month following 30 days of serviceand you have until the day before the effective date to enroll. A new hire canenroll in our benefit program by selecting a link that is emailed directly tothe 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 qualified eligible positions only

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