Senior Design Manager

Company Profile:
At we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good everyday.We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage thats beenperfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritizeauthenticity curiosity and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. Weare working towards somethingbig together.

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: We welcomechange; its the only constant. We embrace adjust adapt.

Passionfor Positivity: We greet each daywith warmth and possibility.

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

Senior Design Manager:

Canyou set up projects for success and ensure they are executed to high brandstandards Are you enthusiastic about collaborating effectively with partnersacross an organization Do you have apassion for design and strive to make each project better than the last Ifthis is you we want you to join our team. CAVA is a rapidly expandingfast-casual restaurant and CPG brand focusing on fresh Mediterranean-inspiredbetter-for-you cuisine. Born from our full-service restaurants our chef-drivenfast-casual format is currently in four states with further expansion ahead. Weare looking for a Design Manager to join the Development Group at CAVA helpingus reach new communities with each new location.

What Youll Do:

Partnerwith team in the continuous improvement of Cavas Design Prototype Documents.

EnsureArchitectural consultant deliverables are in accordance with Industry Standardsand Best Practices.

Evaluatethe Design Process on a bi-annual basis identify opportunities to streamlinethe teams efforts as the organization grows. Work with SVP Design &Construction to implement process improvements.

Leadthe onboarding and training of new design team members.

Responsiblefor performing coordinating and/or managing design activities duringpre-lease and design phases for the national expansion of CAVA restaurants andCAVA Products production facilities.

AssistReal Estate team in the evaluation of prospective locations and providefeedback on draft Letter of Intent and/or Landlord Work Letter. Provide initialtest fits and lease exhibits for sites.

Coordinateinternal meetings with cross-functional partners for final design approval.

Prepareinitial project schedules in conjunction with internal stakeholders forreview/approval by corporate leadership.

ManageDesign Consultants project contracts scope of work and schedules. Review andensure consultant deliverables are in accordance with design and brandstandards.

Workwith internal development partners and Design Consultants to prepare fullproject due diligence reports.

Coordinatewith Utility Consultants during due diligence. Review site reports withDesign/Engineering Consultants to provide scope of work assessments to projectteam.

ModerateProject Kick-Off meetings with internal stakeholders and Consultants.

Reviewand coordinate Landlords scope of work with Design Consultants ConstructionDocuments.

Coordinatedesign activities by various vendors during design phase including architectMEP engineer kitchen equipment vendor internal/external signage vendor(s)millwork fabricator etc.

Reviewdesign documents and specifications and facilitate various reviews by CAVA teammembers.

AssistConstruction Managers to validate project budgets are in accordance with scopeof work.

FacilitateLandlord approvals of CAVAs design as required.

Workwith licensed Consultants to oversee jurisdictional approvals and buildingpermits are obtained for projects. Attend jurisdictional approval meetings topresent designs as required.

Travelto restaurant sites in any CAVA/Zoes Kitchen markets and attend constructionprogress meetings as needed to ensure brand standards and project requirementsare met.

Partnerwith Construction team to resolve on-site issues provide sketches andresponses as necessary to Contractor RFIs.

Maintaindetailed files for all projects in accordance with CAVA filing standards.

Collaboratewith internal partners to evaluate and enhance brand recognition and designstandards.

AssistDepartment leadership in various brand initiatives that may includeconcept/schematic design interior and industrial design.

AssistDepartment leadership with design presentations and R&D.

Identifyopportunities for the use of new technology and materials.

The Qualifications:

Minimum 10 years post-collegiateexperience designing hospitality/retail/restaurant projects.

Minimum 4 years experience working fora company with a roll-out program (retail/restaurants/hospitality).

Minimum 4 years experience overseeingthe design of restaurant or similar foodservice projects with knowledge ofhealth code requirements and restaurant infrastructure (HVAC and exhaustsystems kitchen equipment etc).

Minimum 2 years in a management roleoverseeing a team of design or architecture professionals.

Microsoft Office AutoCAD and AdobeCreative Suite proficient.

Rendering 3D modeling and handsketching skills a plus.

Able to manage several projects andconsultants simultaneously and work with multiple project stakeholders acrossthe organization.

Strong communication and timemanagement skills.

Knowledge ofretail/restaurant/hospitality design industry trends and best practices.

Positive attitude with team-drivenmentality and detail oriented approach.

Ability to travel up to 30% throughoutCAVA and Zoes markets.

Physical Requirements: (for all standardsupport center roles)

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extendedperiods

Must be able to operate a computer and other office equipment

Must be able to identify assess and observe detail

Must be able to push and pull up to 35 pounds

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Must be able to sit squat and kneel occasionally

Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safemanner

May be required to occasionally work in outdoor weather conditions

What we offer: (for all SC exempt positions)

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

Please note that visa sponsorship is notavailable.

Compensation posted is a total cash range.

*Indicatesqualifying eligible positions only

CAVA Joining A culture not a concept

As an equal opportunity employer CAVAconsiders applicants for all positions without regard to race color sexreligion national origin disability age height weight marital statussexual orientation familial status genetic information or any othercharacteristic or protected classes as defined by federal state or local law. This jobdescription is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all the duties andresponsibilities of the position and such duties and responsibilities maychange without notice.