Talent Acquisition Partner-Field Jobs

***Remote role. Must be based near CAVA restaurant locations. Preferably West Coast based.

Company Profile:

At CAVA we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that’s 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:

• Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious.
• Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and possibility.
• Act with Agility: We welcome change; it’s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt.
• Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.
• Generosity First, Always: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others.

Talent Acquisition Partner:

We are looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Partner to join our team! The Talent Acquisition Partner will be responsible for identifying management talent for CAVA restaurants nationwide. You will be responsible for partnering with Operations Hiring Managers to provide best-in-class strategic partnership and must demonstrate the ability to attract top-tier talent to the team while providing candidates with an exceptional experience.

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment
• Manage timeline expectations within and across teams, deliver on our responsibilities accordingly
• Recognize the emotional stake each Team Member has in personal and organizational success of this business
• Help shape a first in class Recruiting program that allows CAVA to attract and retain top talent by proactively partnering with Hiring Managers to align on hiring needs and organizational goals across an assigned geographic region
• Act as the point of contact and maintain candidate relationships throughout the hiring process
• Show discipline in bringing consistent performance, communication, and attitude to the job every day
• Manage a dashboard of job requisitions to conduct full cycle recruiting including screening applicants, sourcing applications externally, reviewing resumes, conducting phone screens, arranging interviews, delivering offers, and introducing candidates to the benefits of joining the CAVA team
• Promote positive hiring practices at CAVA - conducting interview trainings, management interviews, and leading team orientations
• Abide by policies and procedures that support the service mindset
• Utilize external sourcing techniques such as Indeed and LinkedIn to conduct proactive candidate outreach
• Reporting to Sr. Manager of Talent Acquisition, partner with greater Talent Acquisition team and Hiring Managers on mapping role criteria, defining position description and establish hiring timelines
• Actively contribute to your department in order to complete tasks and meet company goals
• Partner with Field Operations teams within an assigned region to create a staffing plan to recruit for New Restaurant Openings and maintain staffing levels for existing locations (including hourly team members and restaurant managers)
• Track candidates, train managers, and troubleshoot issues in our applicant tracking system (ATS), Harri
• Constantly think of new and innovative ways to bring the best and brightest to CAVA
• Work cross functionally with CAVA Support Center teams including Compensation, Total Benefits + Rewards, HRIS and People + Culture
• Support corporate hiring managers in the Support Center (HQ) - writing job descriptions, placing job postings, screening talent, arranging interviews, and helping build our behind-the-scenes teams
• Earn the trust of partners within Support Center and Field Operations, Team Members and Managers by consistently embracing CAVA’s values

The Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in a full lifecycle Recruiting focused role
• Proactive problem solving and research skills, including a strong comfort level with using and troubleshooting various technologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Hospitality experience encouraged

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively
• 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 work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
• Constantly positions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food production support or office operations, as applicable
• Ability to maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and other office equipment

What we offer:

• Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, plus paid opportunities to give back to the community
• Free CAVA food
• 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution
• Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentives*
• Early Wage Access!
• Casual work environment
• The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand
• Company-paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions*
• Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!

*Indicates qualifying eligible positions only

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