Senior Partnerships Manager

CAVA•New York, NY

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

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. This role is hybrid in Washington, D.C. or New York City only 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; it’s 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. Sr. Manager, Marketing Partnerships As Senior Manager, Marketing Partnerships, you will lead the strategy and execution of CAVA’s partnerships across sports, lifestyle, music, gaming, entertainment, and brand collaborations. This role will shape how CAVA shows up in culture, driving awareness, affinity, and impact, while maximizing key business KPIs. Success at CAVA: At CAVA, Senior Managers lead larger or more complex teams and contribute to operational and strategic outcomes. We look for leaders who elevate team performance, coach across complex environments, and partner across departments to lead through change and drive meaningful outcomes.

Requirements

7–10 years of experience in marketing partnerships, brand collaborations, talent management, or related fields.
Proven success in developing and activating partnerships across athletes, entertainment, or lifestyle brands.
Strong negotiation, relationship-building, and project management skills.
A creative and strategic thinker with a pulse on cultural trends—especially in food, sports, music, gaming, and entertainment.
Comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Passionate about food, community, and building culturally relevant brands.
Strong project management skills — with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives across priorities
Passion for cultural marketing, community building, and hospitality
Deep understanding of integrated marketing, partnership development, and event execution
Exceptional communicator and collaborator, with experience managing internal stakeholders and external partners
Experience building strategic plans with measurable outcomes and actionable reporting
Ability to move with agility and pivot when needed to maximize business and brand performance
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field required

Responsibilities

Lead CAVA’s partnership strategy including:
Develop and own CAVA’s marketing partnership roadmap in alignment with our mission, values, and brand objectives.
Identify, vet, and secure partnerships with athletes, celebrities, creators, gamers, musicians, and brand collaborators.
Build a tiered portfolio approach that balances high-visibility partnerships with scalable grassroots opportunities.
Execute and Activate partnerships:
Negotiate and manage partnership contracts, budgets, and deliverables.
Lead cross-functional planning across the Experience (marketing, digital, catering, PR, social) team as well as Culinary, Operations and Legal to bring partnerships to life.
Oversee partnership integration in creative and campaign content, activations and events
Measure and Optimize for drive scale and efficiencies:
Define success metrics and analyze performance of partnerships to optimize ROI and brand impact.
Share insights and recommendations with senior leadership.
Build Relationships Serve as the point of contact for partners and agencies, ensuring seamless communication and execution and passionately representing CAVA.
Cultivate relationships across industries to stay ahead of cultural trends and opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentives
Early Wage Access!
Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, plus paid opportunities to give 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 salaried positions
Free CAVA food
Casual work environment
The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand
All exempt and non exempt employees are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of service and you have until the day before the effective date to enroll. A new hire can enroll in our benefit program by selecting a link that is emailed directly to the new hire at their personal email address once hired.