Development Coordinator

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,
Always: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens
when we act in 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.

Development Coordinator

The
Development Coordinator is critical in supporting CAVA’s restaurant
growth by managing the detailed execution of development projects from site
initiation through turnover. Working within the Development Services team, this
role ensures vendor quotes, permitting, contracts, and fixtures are tracked and
delivered accurately and on time. Development Coordinators own core
project-level responsibilities, maintain key systems and trackers, and serve as
the primary point of coordination between many internal partners and
third-party vendors throughout the construction process. This is a dynamic role
well-suited for individuals who are eager to learn, thrive on solving problems,
and want to grow within a high-performing development organization.

Success at CAVA: At CAVA, Individual Contributors focus on
delivering high-quality work, owning tasks, and contributing to team success.
We look for team members who take initiative, collaborate across teams, and
stay curious about how their work supports broader goals.

What
You’ll Do:

· Coordinate RFQ and bidding process for general
contractors and third-party vendors, ensuring accuracy and consistency across
documentation.

· Maintain project data and documentation in
Sitefolio, including budget entries, vendor onboarding, insurance certificates,
and contract uploads.

· Track vendor quotes and purchase orders
against budget, flagging scope or cost concerns, and support invoice processing
and approvals.

· Track and manage delivery schedules for
furniture, signage, and equipment to support construction timelines and
operational readiness.

· Oversee permitting coordination by liaising
with expediters and tracking progress for business licenses, health permits,
and construction approvals.

· Support Construction Managers during close-out
by coordinating documentation, reviewing as-builts, and gathering tenant
allowance materials.

· Prepare and submit tenant improvement
allowance packages to internal stakeholders, ensuring accurate documentation
and timely landlord reimbursement.

· Participate in project calls and vendor
meetings to share updates, clarify responsibilities, and ensure understanding
across functions.

· Ensure consistent application of file
management standards and maintain development records to support audit and
compliance needs.

· Coordinate with cross-functional partners,
including Legal, Finance, Marketing, and Operations, to ensure projects remain
on track for a successful opening.

The
Qualifications:

Education & Experience

· Bachelor’s
degree in business, construction management, or a related field preferred.

· Minimum 2
years of experience in a project coordination or administrative role with
experience in Development or Procurement a plus.

· Strong
organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage
multiple active projects.

· Ability to
read construction drawings and interpret vendor proposals and scopes of work.

· Proficiency
in project management platforms and Microsoft Office tools. Knowledge of
SiteFolio or other Real Estate strategy tool a plus.

· Strong
communicator with experience coordinating across internal teams and external
partners.

· Ability to
assess issues and escalate problems with cost, timing, or compliance.

· Familiarity
with capital project workflows, including permitting, procurement, and
turnover, is a plus.

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

• 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 emailed directly 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.

*Indicates qualifying eligible positions
only

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