Facilities Specialist NEW YORK CITY/NEW JERSEY

Company Profile:
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 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.

Facilities Specialist:

The Facilities Specialist will maintain a region of restaurants in the NYC, NJ, Maryland, Virginia, and DC regions through preventative maintenance program, completion of emergency/reactionary calls and management of 3rd party WO system to properly maintain our restaurants. This position reports directly to the Regional Facilities Manager.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform preventive maintenance on restaurant cooking equipment through a quarterly scheduled program.
• Responsible for supporting up to 40 restaurants in the NYC, NJ, Maryland, Virginia, and DC regions.
• Minor plumbing, cooking equipment repairs, general handyman, and minor electrical.
• Respond to emergency and reactive work orders, as needed.
• Work in partnership with restaurant teams to educate them on basic maintenance and use of equipment.
• Send daily reports pertaining to restaurant visits to Facilities Management and Operations Leaders
• Manage work orders for coverage area and dispatching vendors as needed to meet SLA times for repairs.
• Develop meaningful partnerships with vendors and operations teams.
• Complete all applicable quarterly preventative maintenance on HVAC, refrigeration and kitchen equipment.
• Accountable for parts inventory, organization, allocations, and re-ordering of parts.
• Abide by policies and procedures that support the service mindset.
  
• Manage timeline expectations within and across teams, deliver on our responsibilities accordingly.
• Earn the trust of Team Members and Managers by consistently embracing CAVA’s values.
• Show discipline in bringing consistent performance, communication, and attitude to the job every day.
• Actively contribute to your department in order to complete tasks and meet company goals.
• Recognize the emotional stake each Team Member has in personal and organizational success of this business.

The Qualifications:

• Mechanically inclined and provides thorough troubleshooting remotely to address minor equipment issues
• Preferred 3-5 years of equipment experience-Restaurant strongly preferred
• Demonstrate the ability to manage and coordinate schedules while planning work
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible work schedule as after hours or weekend work may be required
• Ability to travel up to 20% overnight travel and 75% regional travel within supported market
• Must have a clean Motor Vehicle Report
• Self-motivated and works well independently
• Effectively manage priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment
• Be assertive regarding completion of tasks and follow-up
• Responsible for safe driving requirements as determined by the law.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Must be able to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Must be able to identify, assess and observe needs of equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Must be able to sit, squat and kneel occasionally.
• Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• May be required to occasionally work in outdoor weather conditions.
• Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively.
• Must be able to move about and support restaurant or office operations.

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.