CAVA · 1 day ago
FSQA Manager
Verona, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCAVA Foods is a category-defining Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant brand, and they are seeking an FSQA Manager to lead their Food Safety and Quality Assurance program. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the manufacturing environment.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingHospitalityRestaurants
Responsibilities
Maintain and continuously improve the facility’s Food Safety Plans and prerequisite programs
Ensure full compliance with regulatory (FDA, State) and third-party certifications (GFSI, Organic)
Lead internal audits and prepare for external inspections and certification renewals
Manage traceability, recall, and product hold/release programs with precision and accountability
Supervise, mentor, and develop Quality Assurance Technicians, fostering a high-performance team culture
Provide ongoing training in food safety, sanitation, and quality protocols
Promote ownership and accountability across the facility to foster and grow a strong Food Safety and Quality Culture
Oversee sanitation processes including manual and automated systems (CIP), ensuring validation and documentation are complete and accurate
Manage third-party vendors for pest control, sanitation, and chemical supplies
Support new product development by maintaining specifications, standards, and quality protocols
Investigate and analyze consumer complaints and quality issues, using data to drive corrective actions
Lead environmental monitoring programs and support supplier performance reviews
Provide technical expertise in risk analysis, root cause investigations, and corrective/preventive actions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements and corrective and preventive actions
Provide critical thinking and problem solving skills to tackle issues as they arise
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Food Safety, or a related field
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in food manufacturing, including 2+ years in a supervisory or management role
Strong knowledge of HACCP, Preventive Controls, GMPs, sanitation, and food safety regulations
Experience with FDA inspections and audit preparation
PCQI and HACCP certification required
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills and accountability
Strong leadership, communication, and team development capabilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management systems
Ability to work flexible hours and adapt to a fast-paced, evolving environment
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
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
Physical dexterity, ability to lift up to 50 lbs and push/pull rolling bowls, carts, and containers
The ability to work in varied environmental conditions (dry, cold)
The ability to stand and work on feet 8-10 hours a day
Must be able to identify, assess and observe detail
Ability to squat, kneel, bend and twist
Allergens: We prepare products with milk and sesame containing ingredients. Team members must be able to work with these ingredients
Preferred
Experience with GFSI schemes (BRC preferred)
Experience with High Pressure Processing (HPP)
Benefits
Restaurant Meal Benefit that provides free and discounted meals every day of the week.
Company
CAVA
At CAVA, we work every day to bring heart, health, and humanity to food.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$738.34MKey Investors
T. Rowe PriceInvusSWaN & Legend Venture Partners
2023-06-14IPO
2021-04-27Series F· $190M
2019-12-10Series Unknown· $40M
Leadership Team
Brett Schulman
Co-Founder & CEO
J
Jonathan Braatvedt
Interim Chief Operations Officer
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