CAVA · 20 hours ago
Senior Manager of L&D
District of Columbia, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expCAVA is a company focused on promoting a Mediterranean-inspired culture of well-being and continuous improvement. They are seeking a Senior Manager of Restaurant Learning & Development to design and implement comprehensive training programs that enhance the skills of their team members, particularly in support centers and manufacturing facilities.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingHospitalityRestaurants
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a training and development strategy aligned with organizational goals, with emphasis on building capabilities in our support center and manufacturing facilities
Assess current training needs and identify future learning requirements to ensure Team Members are prepared for growth
Design and implement training programs that strengthen leadership capability
Create and implement a High Performing Team Program at the Manager level that addresses skill gaps and enhances employee performance
Manage the High Performing Team Program for executive and senior leadership
Utilize a variety of training methods (e.g., e-learning, classroom training, on-the-job training) to cater to diverse learning styles
Design and implement career development programs that facilitate employee growth, such as mentorship, coaching, and training initiatives
Organize and lead workshops on topics related to our competencies
Promote available training and development resources to employees
Partner with People and Culture leadership to align career development strategies with organizational goals
Communicate opportunities for advancement and development to all Team Members
Collaborate with department heads to identify training needs and ensure alignment with departmental objectives
Serve as a liaison between Team Members and management regarding training initiatives
Develop and manage the training budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources
Evaluate training vendors and negotiate contracts, as necessary
Establish metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of training programs
Conduct regular assessments and feedback sessions to refine and improve training initiatives
Use assessments and feedback tools to identify employee strengths and areas for development
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of career development initiatives and make improvements as needed
Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements related to training and development
Ensure that training programs comply with legal and ethical standards
Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development across the organization
Champion Human Connection initiatives within training programs
Curate and maintain a library of career development resources, including online courses, articles, and external opportunities
Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in career development
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in training, leadership development, or organizational effectiveness, preferably in a multi-unit restaurant or hospitality environment
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business, or related field
Proven experience designing and delivering leadership development programs across multiple levels
Strong facilitation skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences
Experience with career pathing, competency modeling, and succession planning
Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
Strong attention to detail, ensuring the high level of accuracy
Strong people skills and the ability to build relationships
Success at executing plans, project management, follow up, dealing with ambiguity and adapting to rapid change
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
For 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
Preferred
Master's degree or professional certifications (e.g., CPLP, SHRM-SCP, ATD)
Benefits
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
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
SVP Mid Atlantic Field Operations & Operation Services
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