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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.

We foster a culture built on five core values:

  • Generosity First: 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.

Creative Producer:

CAVA is looking for an innovative and nimble Creative Producer to create and execute photography and video content that consistently articulates our brand and our mission. In this role, you will collaborate with the Art Director, Social Strategist, and other members of the creative team to translate the overall brand marketing message into an aligned and innovative creative vision. You will be a storyteller as much as you are a producer, as you create a wide variety of content, across platforms, and work to bring a vision to life.

Our ideal possesses tremendous communication and creative skills, with proven success in production, a strong background in food and lifestyle brands and editorial content, and a passion for executing the details efficiently and effectively. They will be responsible for providing creative solutions and project oversight for top quality content that is consistently on time, on budget, and on brand. This role will report to the Art Director.

What You’ll Do:

  • Oversee and manage production of all CAVA creative content
  • Take the lead on planning and managing production projects within the creative team ensuring all final assets are delivered to a consistently high standard, on budget, and on time
  • Make sure the day to day studio operations run smoothly
  • Understand each project’s goals, help to develop photo, and video content aligned on goals
  • Communicate with cross functional teams to create necessary deliverables list for shoots
  • Translate concepts into visual treatments
  • Help create and execute video-first social content
  • Manage and own the production schedule and details for shoots, inclusive of both pre-production and post production, ie. locations, model bookings, props, eq rental, crafty, deliveries, retouching and editing, and other production logistics.
  • Work closely with agents and artists on all production related topics Negotiate rates for freelance contributors on creative projects
  • Manage usage rights for all creative projects
  • Manage production for company collaborations and partner with brands on co-production needs
  • Prepare and manage production budgets, including tracking invoice payments
  • Review/approve expense reports at the end of each month
  • Work with CAVA’s legal team to execute production contracts
  • Work closely with the Art Director, Social Team, Head of Copy, and Creative Director to establish a vision of annual content, and plan to implement long-term strategies for production efficiency and improvement

The Qualifications:

  • 4+ years creative production or production experience
  • Past experience creating content for a brand or agency
  • Strong storytelling skills
  • An understanding of and passion for CAVA’s brand voice, look, and feel
  • Genuine interest in food and lifestyle brands, and how they communicate with their consumers
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, and multitask effectively within tight timelines, and remain calm and positive in a fast-paced environment
  • Equally loves to be a team player, while also being a driven executor with a passion for details
  • Strategic problem-solving skills and data-driven decision-making abilities
  • Knowledge of the market with regards to photographers, models, stylists, etc.
  • Strong negotiation, organization, and time management skills
  • Strong understanding of production budgets
  • Exceptional analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Ability to be flexible, positive, and agile with constant changes and time restraints—proven aptitude for quick, creative, and adaptive thinking
  • Knowledge and understanding of casting and booking talent for content shoots
  • Having a positive attitude working through tight deadlines and managing production for multiple shoots at once
  • You have an established network of creative, production, photography, video, and freelance partners
  • Excellent project and time management, written/verbal communication and on-set leadership skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Highly engaged in the social media and digital space
  • Impeccable aesthetic, attention to detail and love of photography and design

The Competencies you’ll exhibit:

Service Mindset:

  • Understands the guest is the root of all processes and decisions that are made at CAVA
  • Abides by policies and procedures that support a service mindset
  • Treats all guests according to CAVA values and works to make guests feel our generosity first, always
  • Treats all internal and external stakeholders; communicates with respect and kindness

Accountability:

  • Structures and achieves goals in collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Takes initiative on designated responsibilities without needing reminders from managers
  • Manages timeline expectations within and across teams, delivers on our responsibilities accordingly
  • Provides timely updates and support to colleagues

Diversity Cultivation:

  • Embraces CAVA’s view of diversity as a crucial element of the organization and not just a buzzword
  • Earns the trust of their Team Members and Managers by consistently embracing CAVA’s values
  • Intervenes and reports instances where guests or Team Members aren’t being treated equitably

People Development:

  • Dedicates themselves to celebrating the success of the team over personal achievements
  • Takes constructive feedback in stride as a part of their developmental process
  • Recognizes all team members across the organization are working toward common goals
  • Actively contributes to their department in order to complete tasks and meet company goals

Enterprise Leadership:

  • Dedicates themselves to celebrating the success of the team over personal achievements
  • Takes constructive feedback in stride as a part of their developmental process
  • Recognizes all Team Members across the organization are working toward common goals
  • Actively contributes to their group in order to complete tasks and meet company goals

Innovation and Growth:

  • Evaluates new opportunities for calculated risk-taking to increase the functionality of our role and team
  • Adapts to new processes and directives; communicates these changes efficiently and effectively
  • Adapts to support the needs of the team in roles that may not fall under primary job description

Emotional Resilience:

  • Recognizes the emotional stake each Team Member has in the personal and organizational success of the business
  • Possesses the emotional intelligence to treat guests and Team Members in accordance with our values, even in situations when emotionally taxed themselves
  • Possesses the emotional resilience to bounce back from possible mistreatment by guests or Team Members without losing their cool

Physical Requirements:

  • 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

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentives*
  • 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
  • The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand

*Indicates qualifying eligible positions only

CAVA – Joining “A culture, not a concept”

As an 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.

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