Food Safety Inspector Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

Company Profile:

At CAVA we make itdeliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day.We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that's beenperfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritizeauthenticity, curiosity and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. Weare working towards somethingbig, together.

Wefoster a culture built on five core values:

Generosity First, Always: We lead with kindness. Our best workhappens when we act in of others.

Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, andexplore beyond the obvious.

Act with Agility: We welcome change; it's the onlyconstant. We embrace, adjust, adapt.

Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth andpossibility.

Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that areachieved when we work together with a shared purpose.

VPFSQA

The VP of FSQA is a strategicleader responsible for developing and executing a company-wide food safety andquality strategy that ensures regulatory compliance, brand protection, andoperational excellence. This role partners across functions to embed safety andquality into every aspect of the business, provides expert guidance as thecompany scales, and leads continuous improvement initiatives that elevateproduct integrity, training, and compliance with all regulatory standards.

Success at CAVA:

At CAVA, aVice President shapes functional direction and leads major strategic decisions.We look for leaders who think big, guide transformation and cultivatehigh-performing, inclusive teams that drive sustained growth across thebusiness.

What You'll Do:

Set andexecute CAVA's FSQA strategy, aligning with business objectives and cultivatinga culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence across theorganization.

Provideexecutive leadership to FSQA functions across manufacturing, distribution, andfield operations, ensuring alignment and accountability throughout the supplychain.

Serve asthe company's primary authority on food safety compliance, maintainingproactive relationships with regulatory bodies and representing CAVA inexternal industry and regulatory forums.

Overseeregulatory compliance and third-party certification programs, ensuring allsuppliers, facilities, and restaurants meet or exceed FDA, USDA, and industrystandards.

Leadenterprise risk management for FSQA, including strategic oversight of productwithdrawals, recalls, regulatory inspections, and food safety incidents.

Drivecontinuous improvement through the use of metrics, KPIs, and trend analysis,ensuring performance targets are met across suppliers, internal operations, andrestaurants.

Championinnovation in FSQA systems and technology, identifying tools that enhancetraceability, real-time monitoring, and product integrity.

Set thestrategic direction for supplier quality programs, overseeing audits,onboarding, and corrective action processes to ensure accountability and highperformance.

Ensure implementationof SOPs, SSOPs, and training frameworks, reinforcing food safety protocols andcultivating leadership at all levels of the organization.

Leadcross-functional collaboration on quality initiatives, partnering with multipledepartments to embed FSQA into core business processes.

Establishand monitor FSQA benchmarks and performance metrics, using industry insights toguide internal standards and strategic decision-making.

Mentor anddevelop FSQA leadership, driving organizational capability, successionplanning, and a scalable team structure to support growth.

The Qualifications:

Bachelor'sdegree, preferably in food science, food safety, food technology, microbiology, chemistry,quality assurance or related field (Master's preferred).

10+ yearsof experience with QSR sector,food manufacturing processes,specifically related to food safety matters, corporate regulatorywork, audit procedures and fresh producewith specific knowledge and direct experience related to overseeingcompliance with FDA, USDA and International regulations (FSMA training).

Advanced certifications such as PCQI, HACCP, SQF Practitioner, orequivalent preferred.

Provensuccess leading crossfunctional teams and overseeing a large network of partners, suppliers andvendors.

Extensiveexpertise in food safety regulations including FDA, USDA, HACCP, GMP, GFSI,FSMA, and other industry standards.

Demonstratedexperience overseeing supplier quality programs, audits, risk assessments, andcrisis management.

Experiencemanaging third-party audits, regulatory inspections, and external partnerships.

Experience with digital traceability platforms and food safety technology.

Comprehensive understanding of supply chain processes, food productionenvironments, and the implementation of robust quality management systems.

Exceptionalcommunication skills with the ability to influence, educate, and lead acrossmultiple stakeholders and levels of the organization.

Ability totravel as needed to production facilities, restaurants, and supplier locations.

Physical Requirements: Ability to maintain stationary positionto be able to operate a computer and other office equipment

Mustbe able to identify, analyze and assess details

Forcertain positions, must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to50 pounds

Abilityto communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively

Constantlypositions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food productionsupport or office operations, as applicable

Abilityto work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

What we offer:

Competitive salary, plus bonus andlong-term incentives*

Early Wage Access!

Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, pluspaid opportunities to give back to the community

Health,Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!

401kenrollment with CAVA contribution

Company-paidSTD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions*

FreeCAVA food

Casualwork environment

The opportunity to be on the ground floorof 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 qualifyingeligible positions only

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