Sr Director of P&C

CAVA•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Senior Director, People & Culture is a senior enterprise leader responsible for advancing CAVA’s people strategy, leadership capability, and culture across the Support Center and CAVA Foods. This role partners closely with the Executive Leadership Team to strengthen organizational effectiveness, elevate talent practices, and deliver a consistent, high-impact team member experience. This position leads critical pillars including talent management, leadership development, onboarding, culture and DEI strategy, ESG people initiatives, and Support Center experience. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position and such duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive HR or People leadership experience
Proven success leading enterprise people initiatives in high-growth, multi-site organizations
Experience partnering directly with executive leadership teams
Strong background in talent management, leadership development, organizational design, and onboarding strategy
Executive presence with the ability to influence at the highest levels
Data-driven, systems-oriented, and operationally strong
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or HR certification preferred
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

Responsibilities

Advise the Executive Leadership Team on organizational design, workforce planning, leadership effectiveness, and change management
Support operating committee and senior leadership talent discussions
Build structure and process to strengthen how HR partners with and supports executive leadership
Own enterprise talent assessment strategy for Senior Leadership Team, SVP, and VP populations
Design and scale leadership frameworks
Build career pathing models and organizational design frameworks
Create and implement Job Success Profiles for all roles and embed them into hiring, development, and performance practices
Lead enterprise rollout of Job Success Profiles and leadership tools
Own onboarding strategy for Support Center and CAVA Foods
Partner on the evolution of the “CAVA Way” onboarding experience
Ensure onboarding programs are scalable, consistent, and culture-driven
Lead DEI strategy under CAVA’s Human Connection framework, including AIM (Allies in Motion)
Operationalize values through leadership behaviors, programs, and recognition
Partner cross-functionally to embed belonging and inclusion into daily employee experience
Own People & Culture contributions to CAVA’s ESG Impact Plan
Build and track initiatives aligned to the company pillars of Heart, Health, and Humanity
Drive programs focused on human connection and talent development
Own office management and workplace experience for Washington, DC headquarters
Lead planning for office expansion and new conference and meeting space
Partner with Facilities and Operations to bring the physical workplace vision to life
Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing People & Culture leadership team
Establish scalable operating rhythms, reporting, and governance

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.