Jonathan Braatvedt

About Jonathan Braatvedt

Results-driven restaurant executive with a strategic mindset and a proven track record of implementing innovative solutions to drive operational success. Adept at fostering employee growth and development, cultivating high-performing teams that deliver exceptional guest experiences. Experienced in steering multi-unit operations, optimizing profitability, and executing visionary strategies at a senior vice president level, consistently elevating brand standards and market presence.

Experience

1. SVP Mid Atlantic Field Operations & Operation Services Interim COO

   CAVA

   Jan 2025 — Present

   Oversee Mid Atlantic regional strategy, providing executive leadership and strategic direction for 90+ restaurant operations through regional management teams. Drive high-level strategic operations decisions across learning & development programs, menu operations, and operational technology innovation to enhance organizational efficiency and growth at the regional and enterprise level.Key Focus Areas: Executive regional oversight (90+ locations) • Strategic leadership & direction • Organizational development & capability building • Performance optimization & strategic planning • Operational technology implementation • Menu engineering & operations • Cross-functional executive leadership

Skills

• Customer Service
• Training
• Customer Satisfaction
• Food
• Change Management
• Procurement
• Marketing
• Product Development
• Profit
• Time Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Program Management
• Process Scheduler
• Hospitality
• Purchasing
• Management
• Team Building
• Hiring
• Project Management
• Retail
• Sales
• Contract Negotiation
• Employee Training
• Forecasting
• Contract Management
• Budgets
• Food
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Leadership
• Restaurants
• Quality Control
• P
• Operations Management
• Strategic Planning
• Project Planning
• Project Coordination
• Inventory Management
• Franchising
• Cpm Scheduling