Field People & Culture Partner

CAVA - Support Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Early Wage Access

Unlimited PTO & parental leave

Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine,

401k with company match

STD/LTD/Life/AD&D

Free CAVA food

Casual work environment

Growth on a fast-growing brand

Job summary

CAVA is seeking a People & Culture Business Partner, Field, to partner with field leadership and elevate the employee experience across our retail and hospitality locations. You’ll advise on people strategies, drive performance, and help scale programs aligned with our values.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8 years in P&C, multi-unit experience, strong communication, and the ability to travel up to 50%. This role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits as described in the

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of progressive P&C (Human Resources) experience.
• Multi-unit retail, restaurant, or hospitality experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Experience supporting field-based leaders in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated success in building trust and influencing at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High sense of urgency, ownership, and accountability.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; PHR/SHRM certifications preferred.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to field leadership by advising on people-related strategies that drive performance and engagement
• Build and sustain a positive employee relations culture rooted in transparency, respect, and trust
• Act as a culture steward and change leader, helping drive key initiatives that align with CAVA’s values and business goals
• Collaborate with Learning & Development and other P&C functions to execute and scale enterprise-wide programs
• Support workforce planning, organizational design, and succession planning efforts to build a strong leadership bench
• Work closely with talent acquisition to ensure effective and efficient hiring strategies aligned with regional staffing needs
• Guide and support managers in addressing performance, conduct, and development conversations to build high-performing teams
• Analyze trends and metrics to develop proactive solutions that improve retention, employee satisfaction, and team effectiveness
• Ensure consistent application of P&C policies, procedures, and compliance standards across assigned regions
• Lead and contribute to key P&C projects with strong project management discipline and stakeholder alignment
• Provide timely, thoughtful consultation on employee relations, engagement, and change management topics
• Partner cross-functionally to identify people-focused solutions that drive long-term business impact

Skills

People management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Travelability

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

PHR/SHRM certifications preferred

Job description

CAVA is seeking a People & Culture Business Partner, Field, to partner with field leadership and elevate the employee experience across our retail and hospitality locations. You’ll advise on people strategies, drive performance, and help scale programs aligned with our values.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8 years in P&C, multi-unit experience, strong communication, and the ability to travel up to 50%. This role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits as described in the