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.
Product
Manager, Team Member
As Manager, Product Management – Team Member
Experience at CAVA, you’ll take ownership of critical team member-facing
product experiences that support our restaurant teams and operations. Reporting to the Sr Director, Restaurant
Systems, you’ll partner closely with UX Design, Engineering, Operations, and
Analytics to build thoughtful, intuitive, and tools that enable our teams to
deliver great guest experiences every day.
You’ll lead product strategy and execution for
one or more key areas of team member experience (e.g., in-restaurant systems,
operation workflows)), balancing team member needs, business prioirities, and
technical feasibility to deliver solutions that improve efficiency, usability
and overall satisfaction.
Success at CAVA:
At CAVA, Managers oversee daily execution for themselves and
their team while supporting the growth and development of others. This role
includes leading and mentoring product analysts and technicaol product owners
while making operational decisions that keep work moving forward
effectively We look for leaders who
perate with agility, foster collaboration and inclusion, and consistently
deliver results aligneed with team and company priorities.
What You’ll Do:
·
Lead the
end-to-end product lifecycle for key team member-facing product areas –
ensuring solutions are defined, built, tested, and delivere with quality and
impact.
· Translate insights from team members, operational data, and
stakeholder input into clear product requirements and user stories.
· Partner cross-functionally with UX Design, Engineering, Operations
and Analytics to define, cope and prioritize initiatives aligned to strategic
goals.
· Drive agile processes including sprint planning, backlog grooming,
and ongoing iteration in close collaboration with design and engineering
partners.
· Define, track, and communicate key product metrics such as adoption,
efficiency, usability, and team member satisfaction.
· Develop testing and experimentation approaches to validate solutions
and continusously improve the team member experience.
· Collaborate with Operations leadership to ensure tools align with
real-world workflows and support restaurant execution.
· Contribute to product rodmaps, intake processes, and ongoing
refinement of development practices tto improve speed, clarity, and value
delivery.
· Lead and support junior team members (e.g. product analysts,
tehcncial product owners), providing guidance and helping to elevate team
performance.
· Act as a strong advocate for CAVA’s team members, ensuring their
needs are reflected in product decisions and experiences.
·
Stay
informed on industry trends, restaurant technology, and operator tooling to
bring forward new ideas and improvements.
The Qualifications:
·
5+ years of
product management experience, ideally in restaurant, retail, hospitality, or
internal/operational tools.
·
Bachelor’s
degree in Computer Science, Product Design, Technology, Business, or related
field — or equivalent practical experience.
·
Strong
foundation in agile methodologies, product discovery, and delivering through
iterative development.
·
Experience
building or supporting team member-facing tools (e.g., back-office processes,
POS, or in-restaurant workflows).
·
Deep
appreciation for restaurant operations and the realities of frontline team
member workflows.
·
Proven
ability to balance team member needs, operational constraints, and business
priorities to drive practical, high-impact solutions.
·
Strong
cross-functional collaborator — able to work effectively with Engineering, UX,
Operations, and Analytics.
·
Clear and
confident communicator who can align stakeholders, drive decisions, and
navigate trade-offs.
·
Experience
with tools such as Jira, Confluence, and data/reporting platforms.
·
Passion for
improving the daily experience of restaurant teams and enabling them to do
their best work.
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
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