Program Coordinator

Cava Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Early Wage Access

Unlimited PTO

Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine

401k enrollment

Company-paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&D

Casual work environment

Growth opportunity with a growing品牌

Job summary

Cava Foods in Washington, DC is seeking a Program Coordinator to support cross-functional initiatives, coordinate programs, and drive operational efficiency. You will work with production, quality, supply chain, marketing, and R&D to keep initiatives on track.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with strong communication and problem-solving skills. This role offers growth in a fast-growing brand and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experience in program or project coordination, preferably in the food manufacturing or CPG industry.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and a focus on problem-solving.
• Passion for food and alignment with Cava’s mission to bring heart, health, and humanity to food.

Responsibilities

• Manage timelines, milestones, and deliverables for ongoing projects within Cava Foods.
• Ensure program goals align with organizational priorities and strategic objectives.
• Act as a central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication and coordination between departments, including production, quality assurance, supply chain, marketing, and R&D teams.
• Organize and lead regular meetings, capturing actionable items and ensuring follow-ups.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve program execution.
• Support the development and implementation of best practices and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to program activities.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular updates to leadership.
• Assist in planning and executing events such as team-building activities, training sessions, and special projects.
• Ensure all logistical details are managed effectively.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Company Profile:

At we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feelgood every day. Weare guided by a Mediterranean heritage that’s been perfecting how to eat andlive for four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity, curiosity and thepursuit of excellence in everything we do. We are working towards something big, together.

We foster a culture built on five corevalues:

• Generosity First,: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in of others.
• ConstantCuriosity: Weare eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious.
• Actwith Agility: Wewelcome change; it’s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt.
• Passionfor Positivity: Wegreet each day with warmth and possibility.
• CollectiveAmbition: Wehave high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a sharedpurpose.

The Program Coordinator will play a pivotal role in supporting cross-functionalinitiatives within Cava Foods. This position is responsible for coordinatingand executing programs and projects that enhance operational efficiency,product quality, and team collaboration. The ideal candidate is highlyorganized, detail-oriented, and a proactive problem solver with strongcommunication skills and a passion for driving impactful results.

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all the dutiesand responsibilities of the position and such duties and responsibilities maychange without notice.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage timelines, milestones, and deliverablesfor ongoing projects within Cava Foods.
• Ensure program goals align with organizationalpriorities and strategic objectives.
• Act as a central point of contact for internaland external stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication and coordinationbetween departments, including production, quality assurance, supplychain, marketing, and R&D teams.
• Organize and lead regular meetings, capturingactionable items and ensuring follow-ups.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflowsand improve program execution.
• Support the development and implementation ofbest practices and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and documentationrelated to program activities.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) andprovide regular updates to leadership.
• Assist in planning and executing events suchas team-building activities, training sessions, and special projects.
• Ensure all logistical details are managedeffectively.

The Qualifications:

• Bachelor’sdegree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field(or equivalent experience).
• 2+years of experience in program or project coordination, preferably in the foodmanufacturing or CPG industry.
• Strongorganizational and multitasking skills with the ability to prioritizeeffectively.
• Excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with diverseteams.
• Proficiencyin project management tools and software
• Analyticalmindset with attention to detail and a focus on problem-solving.
• Passionfor food and alignment with Cava’s mission to bring heart, health, and humanityto food.

Physical Requirements:

• Abilityto maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and otheroffice equipment
• Mustbe able to identify, analyze and assess details
• Forcertain positions, must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to50 pounds
• Abilityto communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively
• Constantlypositions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food productionsupport or office operations, as applicable
• Abilityto 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, pluspaid opportunities to give back to the community
• Health,Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!
• 401kenrollment with CAVA contribution
• Company-paidSTD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions*
• Casualwork environment
• The opportunity to be on the ground floorof 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 emaileddirectly 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.

CAVA– Joining "A culture, not a concept"

Asan 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.