Field Recruiter

Company overview

CAVA is built on a simple goal: helping people eat well and feel good every day. The company draws inspiration from a Mediterranean tradition refined over thousands of years and is grounded in authenticity, curiosity, and a strong drive for excellence. It is growing with a shared sense of purpose.

Culture and values

The organization centers its culture around five guiding principles:

• Generosity first: Lead with kindness and serve others through your work.
• Constant curiosity: Stay eager to learn, improve, and look beyond the obvious.
• Act with agility: Embrace change and adapt quickly.
• Passion for positivity: Bring warmth and a constructive mindset to each day.
• Collective ambition: Aim high and achieve more through teamwork and shared purpose.

Role summary

The Field Recruiter based in Los Angeles, California will own end-to-end hiring for restaurant leadership positions, including General Managers and Assistant General Managers. The role supports CAVA’s expansion by attracting leaders who fit the company’s mission and culture. It works closely with operations and the Field People + Culture team to help build a reliable pipeline for both existing restaurants and future locations.

What you will do

• Handle full-cycle recruitment for General Manager and Assistant General Manager openings across several markets.
• Work with Area Leaders and Regional Directors to clarify hiring priorities, staffing plans, and team culture needs.
• Create candidate pipelines using direct outreach, market research, referrals, and job boards.
• Support new restaurant and market launches by hiring leadership roles on time.
• Ensure candidates have a strong experience that reflects CAVA’s values and employer brand.
• Partner with the Senior Recruiter and Senior Manager, Field Recruiting on sourcing approaches and process enhancements.
• Use HARRI, the company’s applicant tracking system, to manage candidates, maintain requisitions, and monitor hiring metrics.
• Represent the company at recruiting events, hiring days, and networking sessions when needed.
• Act as a brand representative by communicating the mission and values to prospective candidates.
• Keep hiring managers and candidates informed with regular updates and feedback throughout the hiring process.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate brings 2 to 4 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in a fast-moving restaurant, hospitality, or retail environment. You should be comfortable sourcing for high-volume, multi-location leadership roles and confident advising operations partners during hiring decisions. Strong attention to detail, communication, organization, and time management are important. Experience with applicant tracking systems is required, and familiarity with HARRI is an advantage. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, though equivalent relevant experience is also acceptable. The role may require travel up to 10% for events and market support.

Physical requirements

• Ability to remain seated or stationary while using a computer and office equipment.
• Ability to identify, review, analyze, and assess details accurately.
• For some positions, ability to occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate clearly and exchange information effectively.
• Ability to move around consistently to support office, food production, or restaurant operations as applicable.
• Ability to stay alert and work safely at all times.

Benefits and compensation

The package includes a competitive salary along with bonus and long-term incentive opportunities for qualifying roles. Additional benefits include early wage access, unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, and paid opportunities to contribute to the community. Health, dental, vision, telemedicine, and pet insurance are offered, along with 401(k) enrollment plus a company contribution. Salaried positions also receive company-paid STD, LTD, life, and AD&D coverage. Employees also receive free CAVA food and work in a casual environment with the opportunity to join a rapidly growing brand.

Additional information

All exempt and non-exempt employees are eligible for benefits. Benefits begin on the first day of the month after 30 days of service, and enrollment remains open until the day before the effective date. New hires can enroll through a link sent to their personal email address after hire. Visa sponsorship is not available. The posted pay range reflects total cash compensation. Only qualifying eligible positions receive certain benefits noted above.

Equal opportunity

CAVA is an equal opportunity employer and evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

California notice

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