Recruitment

CAVA•District of Columbia, DC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Recruiter, Field is responsible for full-cycle recruitment of restaurant-level leadership roles including General Managers and Assistant General Managers. This role helps fuel CAVA’s growth by identifying exceptional leaders who align with our culture and mission. As a trusted partner to operations and the Field People + Culture team, you’ll help ensure a strong talent pipeline that meets the demands of both our current restaurants and future openings.

Requirements

2–4 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, ideally in a fast-paced restaurant, hospitality, or retail environment.
Strong sourcing skills and experience filling high-volume, multi-location leadership roles.
Comfortable advising and influencing operations partners throughout the hiring process.
Detail-oriented with strong communication, time management, and organizational skills.
Experience with applicant tracking systems; familiarity with HARRI is a plus.
Passionate about finding great talent and making meaningful candidate connections.
Ability to travel up to 10% for events and market support.
Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience.
Ability to maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and other office equipment
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 communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively
Constantly positions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food production support or office operations, as applicable
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with HARRI is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruiting for General Manager and Assistant General Manager roles across multiple markets.
Collaborate with Area Leaders and Regional Directors to understand hiring needs, workforce plans, and team culture.
Build talent pipelines through direct sourcing, market research, referrals, and job boards.
Support new market and restaurant openings by ensuring timely hiring of leadership roles.
Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience that reflects CAVA’s culture and values.
Partner with the Senior Recruiter and Senior Manager, Field Recruiting on sourcing strategies and process improvements.
Leverage HARRI (CAVA’s applicant tracking system) to manage candidate flow, maintain requisitions, and track key hiring metrics.
Represent CAVA at recruiting events, hiring days, and networking forums as needed.
Act as a brand ambassador by sharing CAVA’s mission and values with potential candidates.
Provide consistent communication and feedback to hiring managers and candidates throughout the process.