Manager of Food Safety & Quality Assurance

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.

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.

Manager of Food Safety (Supplier &

Distribution Compliance) :

Manager of Food Safety & Quality Assurance (Supplier & Distribution

Compliance) will have an opportunity to work with various suppliers and

distribution partners to ensure they meet or exceed regulatory requirements and

CAVA food safety and quality standards. This position will play and active role

in ingredient / facility risk assessments, on site audits, ensuring specification

compliance and partnering with suppliers on continuous improvement projects.

This role will also help to support CAVA’s growth by evaluating new suppliers

for approval and partnering with the supply chain team to ensure proper cold

chain management and traceability requirements are met. The ideal candidate is

naturally curious, has the ability to utilize data to identify trends and is

able to successfully investigate and resolve quality issues.

What

as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Food Safety and Quality Assurance related

items, regulations, and legislation as they pertain to supplier and distribution

center requirements.

Conduct on-site audits for new and

existing CAVA suppliers and distribution centers to ensure adherence to

regulatory requirements as well as CAVA food safety and quality standards.

Manage investigations of reported

issues, ensuring concerns are resolved in an effective and timely manner and

corrective / preventative actions have been implemented.

Utilize data and reporting to help

communicate findings and propose recommendations to the FSQA team, leadership,

and cross functional partners.

Ensure traceability programs meet or

exceed regulatory requirements and support mock withdrawals / recalls

Support supplier onboarding and

compliance process in part by reviewing documentation, following up when

necessary, monitoring performance and conducting on site audits.

Work closely with other departments to

provide guidance on, and assure implementation of, Food Safety and Quality

Assurance programs.

Assist with planning and coordinating

product evaluations as well as documenting observations and sharing feedback

with culinary and supply chain partners.

Provide technical support and expertise

in quality related problem solving, risk analysis and crisis management.

Actively contribute to continuous

improvement of processes and make strategic recommendations to the management

team to enhance programs.

Research and identify new technologies

to enhance food safety, quality, and traceability, throughout the supply chain.

Abide by policies and procedures that

support the service mindset

Manage timeline expectations within and

across teams, deliver on our responsibilities accordingly

Earn the trust of Team Members and

Managers by consistently embracing CAVA’s values

Show discipline in bringing consistent

performance, communication, and attitude to the job every day

Actively contribute to your department

in order to complete tasks and meet company goals

Recognize

the emotional stake each Team Member has in personal and organizational success

of this business

The Qualifications :

Collaborative

and able to work well in a team environment with both internal and external

contacts and communicate in a clear and concise manner.

Bachelor's Degree (BS) in related field,

such as Food Science, Microbiology or Biochemistry.

5+ years of experience with quick or

fast casual foodservice, specifically related to food safety, regulatory,

supplier and distribution compliance and auditing.

Experience with supplier and

distribution center auditing, monitoring, and approval programs.

Understanding and experience with GFSI

standards and audit schemes and Certification Bodies.

Direct experience and able to ensure

compliance to various regulatory requirements.

Comfortable analyzing information and

communicating findings and insights utilizing data analysis tools (i.e. Excel,

Tableau).

• Proficient in MS Office programs.
• Must

be able to travel as needed (50%+) and able to work flexible hours.

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

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

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

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.

Indicates qualifying eligible positions only

CAVA

Joining A culture, not a concept

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. 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.