PC Business Partner

CANDIDATES MUST BE LOCATED IN: Maryland Virginia or Washington D.C.

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.

People Culture Business Partner

As a strategic business partner to restaurant operations leadership the People Culture Business Partner plays a critical role in achieving CAVAs brand and financial goals by maximizing our greatest assetour people. Grounded in our values and the commitment to our mission this role champions a culture of internal development continuous learning and career growth across the organization.

The People Culture Business Partner serves as a trusted advisor and change agent leveraging strong partnerships and influence to guide leaders in building high-performing people-first teams. Through a focus on development engagement and effective people practices they help cultivate an environment where team members can thrive grow their careers and contribute to collective success.

This role embodies multiple facetsadvisor advocate coach developer facilitator and culture stewarddriving initiatives that strengthen leadership capability enhance the employee experience and reinforce CAVAs commitment to generosity curiosity and collective ambition.

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities and responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.

What Youll Do:

Serve as a strategic People Culture Business Partner to our Restaurant Operations teams aligning people strategies with business objectives to drive performance engagement and operational excellence

Act as a trusted advisor to leaders and team members on employee relations matters including performance management investigations conflict resolution and policy interpretation ensuring consistent fair and compliant practices

Lead and support employee relations investigations and escalated concerns exercising sound judgment discretion and a commitment to timely thorough and equitable resolution

Coach and develop leaders on performance management corrective action documentation and engagement strategies to build high-performing people-first teams

Promote a positive and inclusive employee relations environment by proactively identifying risks addressing concerns and reinforcing a culture of respect accountability and belonging

Partner cross-functionally with Talent Acquisition Learning & Development Total Rewards and People Systems and other support teams to implement scalable solutions that support hiring onboarding development and internal mobility

Drive talent planning succession strategies and development initiatives to build a strong diverse leadership pipeline and support internal growth across the organization

Analyze workforce data including turnover engagement and employee relations trends to deliver insights and implement proactive solutions that enhance retention and the team member experience

Champion and execute enterprise People Culture programs and organizational initiatives supporting change management workforce planning and organizational design efforts

Ensure compliance with all federal state and local employment laws while maintaining accurate records supporting HR systems and reporting and contributing to continuous improvement of People Culture processes and practices

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field preferred

Minimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience ideally within a multi-unit restaurant or high-growth environment

Willingness to travel 30% or more to provide in-market in-restaurant support alongside operational field leadership.

Demonstrated experience in employee relations including independently conducting investigations with minimal supervision and exercising sound judgment in complex situations

Strong knowledge of employment laws HR policies and best practices with the ability to apply them effectively in a dynamic setting

Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills; bilingual Spanish proficiency preferred

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a fast-paced evolving environment

Experience with HRIS platforms (e.g. UKG Workday) and workforce data reporting preferred

Maintains a high level of discretion professionalism and confidentiality when handling sensitive information

Models and reinforces a hospitality service first mindset coaching leaders on how to support and engage team members with respect and care

Fosters an inclusive supportive and development-focused environment that encourages learning growth and collaboration

Demonstrates integrity transparency and strong communication in all interactions while effectively partnering cross-functionally to drive innovative solutions and continuous improvement

What We Offer: Weve got you covered. Here are just some of the benefits available to CAVA team members:

Competitive base salary bonus

Unlimited PTO

Early Wage Access*

Health Dental Vision Telemedicine Pet Insurance plus more!*

401k enrollment with CAVA contribution*

Paid sick leave parental leave and community service leave*

The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand *indicates eligible qualifying positions

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to bend and reach overhead often

Must possess dexterity to handle tongs pots/pans and other equipment

Must be comfortable working in temperatures ranging from hot to cold

Must be comfortable working near open flames

May be required to work in tight spaces

Must maintain near constant communication with multiple people

Close vision distance vision and peripheral vision are required

Must be able to sit squat and kneel occasionally

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

May be required to occasionally work in outdoor weather conditions

May stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds

As an equal opportunity employer CAVA considers applicants for all positions without regard to race color sex religion national origin disability age marital status sexual orientation familial status genetic information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by federal state or local law.