Sr Director of P&C

Overview

Company Profile:
At 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:

• Generosity First:
  We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in the interest 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, and 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. Director People + Culture
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.

• Leads a team of 4 direct reports
• Strategic partner to Executive Leadership Team members
• Serves as a visible executive presence who elevates the impact and influence of the People & Culture function

• 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

• 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…