Senior Recruiter

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.

Senior Recruiter

We are looking for an experienced Senior Recruiter to join our team! The Senior Recruiter will source and oversee the recruiting and vetting process for all new support center candidates. You will be responsible for partnering with Hiring Managers on highly specialized positions and must demonstrate the ability to attract top-tier talent to the team while providing candidates with an exceptional experience.

What You’ll Do:

• Proactively works directly with Hiring Managers to get a clear understanding of hiring needs and organizational goals
• Establishes an extensive network and maintains a deep pipeline of potential candidates
• Develops a sustainable candidate lead strategy
• Partners with Talent Director and Hiring Managers on mapping role criteria, defining position description and establishes hiring timelines
• Actively researches into company competitors and has a solid knowledge of market place
• Conducts confidential interviews, follows-up on references and completes background checks
• Identifies and sources high-potential talent in a competitive marketplace through a variety of channels
• Presents shortlisted candidates to Hiring Managers effectively, while managing a quality candidate experience
• Manages full lifecycle hiring from start to finish
• Offers guidance and facilitates the negotiation process to completion
• Acts as a business partner building long-term relationships across business units and coaches Business Partners on best-in-class hiring practices

The Qualifications:

• 4-6 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a strong preference for experience in high-growth - demonstrated experience recruiting for Senior level roles
• Proven track record of successful leadership hires and a deep network of Senior level talent
• Has an excellent knowledge of market status, trends and best practices
• Demonstrates confidence and the ability to move candidates through the hiring pipeline efficiently
• Track record of consistently reaching or exceeding hiring goals.
• Advanced skills in sourcing tools and methods
• Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems (ATS)
• Critical thinker with problem-solving skills
• Team Player mentality
• Excellent time-management skills
• Ability to overcome objections and handle challenges with a consistent and professional presence.

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 from 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 compensation range posted includes total cash.

*Indicates qualifying eligible positions only

CAVA – Joining “A culture, not a concept”

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. 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

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