Field Recruiter (West)

Company Profile

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.

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.

Recruiter, Field

The Recruiter, Field (California) 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.

Success at CAVA: At CAVA, Individual Contributors focus on delivering high-quality work, owning tasks, and contributing to team success. We look for team members who take initiative, collaborate across teams, and stay curious about how their work supports broader goals.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

The Qualifications

Education & Experience

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• 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

What We Offer

• 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.
• Please note that visa sponsorship is not available.
• The posting range is an all cash range.
• Indicates qualifying eligible positions only

CAVA – Joining “A culture, not a concept”

As an equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by federal, state, or local law.

California applicants: Please visit our Notice at Collection and Privacy Policy to learn about our information practices in the job application and employment context.

Skills

Recruiting