Senior Manager Learning + Development; Field

Senior Manager Learning + Development (Field)

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.

* This position is in office 3 days a week in D.C.*

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.

The Senior Manager, Restaurant Learning & Development is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive training programs that enhance the skills and knowledge of CAVA Team Members across the enterprise, with a particular focus on supporting our restaurant talent pipeline. Success in this role requires a strong background in restaurant operations and people development, ensuring that training programs directly connect to building, strengthening, and sustaining the restaurant talent pipeline.

This position partners closely with field leadership and cross‑functional teams to align training initiatives with organizational goals while cultivating a culture of continuous learning and growth.

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.

• Develop and execute a training and development strategy aligned with organizational goals, with emphasis on building capabilities in restaurant operations.
• Assess current training needs and identify future learning requirements to ensure restaurant leaders and Team Members are prepared for growth.

• Design and implement training programs that strengthen restaurant leadership capability and operational excellence.
• Create and manage a High Performing Team Program at the leadership level that addresses skill gaps in both leadership and restaurant execution.
• Leverage operational experience to ensure all training content reflects the realities of running restaurants, including people leadership, and guest experience.
• Utilize a variety of training methods (e‑learning, classroom training, in‑restaurant training, and simulations) to support different learning styles.
• Design career development programs, including mentorship and coaching, that prepare Team Members for growth within restaurant leadership pathways.

• Lead restaurant learning and development, serving as a bridge between Operations, Restaurant Leaders, and People + Culture.
• Collaborate with Operations leadership to identify training needs that support restaurant performance and the talent pipeline.
• Serve as a liaison between restaurant Team Members and management to ensure training is practical, relevant, and actionable.

• Develop and manage the training budget, ensuring cost‑effective use of resources.
• Evaluate training vendors and negotiate contracts as needed, prioritizing those with strong restaurant or hospitality expertise.

• Establish metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of restaurant leadership and operations training programs.
• Conduct regular assessments and feedback sessions with restaurant leaders and field operators to refine and improve initiatives.

• Stay current with restaurant and hospitality industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all training content and delivery methods align with operational standards and legal/ethical practices.

• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development across the organization, beginning at the…