CAVA
Design Manager
CAVA, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Company Profile
Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.
At CAVA we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good everyday. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that’s beenperfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritizeauthenticity, curiosity and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. Weare working towards somethingbig, together.
We Foster a Culture Built On Five Corevalues
Generosity First: Welead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others.Constant Curiosity: Weare eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious.Act with Agility: Wewelcome change; it’s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt.Passion for Positivity: Wegreet each day with warmth and possibility.Collective Ambition: Wehave high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a sharedpurpose.
Design Manager
Can you set up projects for success,and ensure they are executed to high brand standards? Are you enthusiasticabout collaborating effectively with partners across an organization? Do you have a passion for design, and striveto make each project better than the last? If this is you, we want you to joinour team. CAVA is a rapidly expanding fast-casual restaurant and CPG brandfocusing on fresh, Mediterranean-inspired, better-for-you cuisine. Born fromour full-service restaurants, our chef-driven fast-casual format is currentlyin four states with further expansion ahead. We are looking for a DesignManager to join the Development Group at CAVA, helping us reach new communitieswith each new location.
What You’ll Do
Responsiblefor performing, coordinating, and/or managing design activities duringpre-lease and design phases for the national expansion of CAVA restaurants andCAVA Products production facilities.AssistReal Estate team in the evaluation of prospective locations and providefeedback on draft Letter of Intent and/or Landlord Work Letter. Provide initialtest fits and lease exhibits for sites.Coordinateinternal meetings with cross-functional partners for final design approval.Prepareinitial project schedules in conjunction with internal stakeholders forreview/approval by corporate leadership.ManageDesign Consultants’ project contracts, scope of work, and schedules. Review andensure consultant deliverables are in accordance with design and brandstandards.Workwith internal development partners and Design Consultants to prepare fullproject due diligence reports.Coordinatewith Utility Consultants during due diligence. Review site reports withDesign/Engineering Consultants to provide scope of work assessments to projectteam.ModerateProject Kick-Off meetings with internal stakeholders and Consultants.Reviewand coordinate Landlord’s scope of work with Design Consultants’ ConstructionDocuments.Coordinatedesign activities by various vendors during design phase, including architect,MEP engineer, kitchen equipment vendor, internal/external signage vendor(s),millwork fabricator, etc.Reviewdesign documents and specifications and facilitate various reviews by CAVA teammembers.AssistConstruction Managers to validate project budgets are in accordance with scopeof work.FacilitateLandlord approvals of CAVA’s design, as required.Workwith licensed Consultants to oversee jurisdictional approvals and buildingpermits are obtained for projects. Attend jurisdictional approval meetings topresent designs, as required.Travelto restaurant sites in any CAVA/Zoe’s Kitchen markets and attend constructionprogress meetings as needed, to ensure brand standards and project requirementsare met.Partnerwith Construction team to resolve on-site issues, provide sketches andresponses as necessary to Contractor RFI’s.Maintaindetailed files for all projects in accordance with CAVA filing standards.Collaboratewith internal partners to evaluate and enhance brand recognition and designstandards.AssistDepartment leadership in various brand initiatives that may includeconcept/schematic design, interior and industrial design.AssistDepartment leadership with design presentations and R&D.Identifyopportunities for the use of new technology and materials.
The Qualifications
Minimum 5 years’ post-collegiateexperience designing hospitality/retail/restaurant projects.Minimum 2 years’ experience working fora company with a roll-out program (retail/restaurants/hospitality).Minimum 1 years’ experience overseeingthe design of restaurant or similar foodservice projects, with knowledge ofhealth code requirements and restaurant infrastructure (HVAC and exhaustsystems, kitchen equipment, etc).Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and AdobeCreative Suite proficient.Rendering, 3D modeling, and handsketching skills a plus.Able to manage several projects andconsultants simultaneously, and work with multiple project stakeholders acrossthe organization.Strong communication and timemanagement skills.Knowledge ofretail/restaurant/hospitality design industry trends and best practices.Positive attitude with team-drivenmentality and detail oriented approach.Ability to travel up to 30% throughoutCAVA and Zoe’s markets.
Physical Requirements
Abilityto maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and otheroffice equipmentMustbe able to identify, analyze and assess detailsForcertain positions, must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to50 poundsAbilityto communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectivelyConstantlypositions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food productionsupport or office operations, as applicableAbilityto work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
Whatwe Offer
Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentives*Early Wage Access!Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, plus paid opportunities to giveback to the communityHealth,Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!401kenrollment with CAVA contributionCompany-paidSTD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions*FreeCAVA foodCasualwork environmentThe opportunity to be on the ground floorof a rapidly growing brandIndicates qualifying eligible positionsonly
CAVA– Joining “A culture, not a concept”
Asan equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positionswithout regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age,height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, geneticinformation or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined byfederal, state, or local law.
Skills
project management
By applying you confirm you have these skills.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.
At CAVA we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good everyday. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that’s beenperfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritizeauthenticity, curiosity and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. Weare working towards somethingbig, together.
We Foster a Culture Built On Five Corevalues
Generosity First: Welead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others.Constant Curiosity: Weare eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious.Act with Agility: Wewelcome change; it’s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt.Passion for Positivity: Wegreet each day with warmth and possibility.Collective Ambition: Wehave high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a sharedpurpose.
Design Manager
Can you set up projects for success,and ensure they are executed to high brand standards? Are you enthusiasticabout collaborating effectively with partners across an organization? Do you have a passion for design, and striveto make each project better than the last? If this is you, we want you to joinour team. CAVA is a rapidly expanding fast-casual restaurant and CPG brandfocusing on fresh, Mediterranean-inspired, better-for-you cuisine. Born fromour full-service restaurants, our chef-driven fast-casual format is currentlyin four states with further expansion ahead. We are looking for a DesignManager to join the Development Group at CAVA, helping us reach new communitieswith each new location.
What You’ll Do
Responsiblefor performing, coordinating, and/or managing design activities duringpre-lease and design phases for the national expansion of CAVA restaurants andCAVA Products production facilities.AssistReal Estate team in the evaluation of prospective locations and providefeedback on draft Letter of Intent and/or Landlord Work Letter. Provide initialtest fits and lease exhibits for sites.Coordinateinternal meetings with cross-functional partners for final design approval.Prepareinitial project schedules in conjunction with internal stakeholders forreview/approval by corporate leadership.ManageDesign Consultants’ project contracts, scope of work, and schedules. Review andensure consultant deliverables are in accordance with design and brandstandards.Workwith internal development partners and Design Consultants to prepare fullproject due diligence reports.Coordinatewith Utility Consultants during due diligence. Review site reports withDesign/Engineering Consultants to provide scope of work assessments to projectteam.ModerateProject Kick-Off meetings with internal stakeholders and Consultants.Reviewand coordinate Landlord’s scope of work with Design Consultants’ ConstructionDocuments.Coordinatedesign activities by various vendors during design phase, including architect,MEP engineer, kitchen equipment vendor, internal/external signage vendor(s),millwork fabricator, etc.Reviewdesign documents and specifications and facilitate various reviews by CAVA teammembers.AssistConstruction Managers to validate project budgets are in accordance with scopeof work.FacilitateLandlord approvals of CAVA’s design, as required.Workwith licensed Consultants to oversee jurisdictional approvals and buildingpermits are obtained for projects. Attend jurisdictional approval meetings topresent designs, as required.Travelto restaurant sites in any CAVA/Zoe’s Kitchen markets and attend constructionprogress meetings as needed, to ensure brand standards and project requirementsare met.Partnerwith Construction team to resolve on-site issues, provide sketches andresponses as necessary to Contractor RFI’s.Maintaindetailed files for all projects in accordance with CAVA filing standards.Collaboratewith internal partners to evaluate and enhance brand recognition and designstandards.AssistDepartment leadership in various brand initiatives that may includeconcept/schematic design, interior and industrial design.AssistDepartment leadership with design presentations and R&D.Identifyopportunities for the use of new technology and materials.
The Qualifications
Minimum 5 years’ post-collegiateexperience designing hospitality/retail/restaurant projects.Minimum 2 years’ experience working fora company with a roll-out program (retail/restaurants/hospitality).Minimum 1 years’ experience overseeingthe design of restaurant or similar foodservice projects, with knowledge ofhealth code requirements and restaurant infrastructure (HVAC and exhaustsystems, kitchen equipment, etc).Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and AdobeCreative Suite proficient.Rendering, 3D modeling, and handsketching skills a plus.Able to manage several projects andconsultants simultaneously, and work with multiple project stakeholders acrossthe organization.Strong communication and timemanagement skills.Knowledge ofretail/restaurant/hospitality design industry trends and best practices.Positive attitude with team-drivenmentality and detail oriented approach.Ability to travel up to 30% throughoutCAVA and Zoe’s markets.
Physical Requirements
Abilityto maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and otheroffice equipmentMustbe able to identify, analyze and assess detailsForcertain positions, must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to50 poundsAbilityto communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectivelyConstantlypositions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food productionsupport or office operations, as applicableAbilityto work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
Whatwe Offer
Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentives*Early Wage Access!Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, plus paid opportunities to giveback to the communityHealth,Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!401kenrollment with CAVA contributionCompany-paidSTD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions*FreeCAVA foodCasualwork environmentThe opportunity to be on the ground floorof a rapidly growing brandIndicates qualifying eligible positionsonly
CAVA– Joining “A culture, not a concept”
Asan equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positionswithout regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age,height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, geneticinformation or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined byfederal, state, or local law.
Skills
project management
By applying you confirm you have these skills.#J-18808-Ljbffr