Assistant Restaurant Manager

Sweetgreen is a rapidly growing national restaurant brand that is dedicated to promoting healthier communities through its mission to connect people with real, fresh food. Founded in 2007, Sweetgreen has pioneered a new approach to fast food by emphasizing flavor, quality, and strong relationships with local farmers and suppliers. The company focuses on sustainability, organic ingredients, and supporting local agriculture while bringing an innovative dining experience to customers. Sweetgreen prides itself on a collaborative work environment and a strong commitment to professional development, ensuring that every team member is empowered to grow both personally and professionally within the organization.

The role of Assistant Coach, also known as Assistant General Manager, at Sweetgreen is a vital leadership position designed for a hands-on individual who is passionate about mentoring others, driving operational success, and delivering outstanding guest experiences. The Assistant Coach serves as a strategic partner to the Head Coach by setting and tracking goals, addressing operational challenges with data-driven solutions, and fostering a team culture rooted in trust and recognition. This position involves direct responsibility for managing food safety standards, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and financial performance – all while nurturing a positive work environment and advancing the careers of team members.

In this role, the Assistant Coach supports store operations by overseeing hiring, onboarding, and training processes, ensuring smooth deployment of staff, and stepping in to cover peak hours or staffing gaps. They uphold the highest standards of food safety and hygiene, monitor equipment maintenance, and resolve facility and supply challenges swiftly. The Assistant Coach is also accountable for maintaining a clean, hospitable environment aligned with Sweetgreen's brand standards, using guest feedback and operational data to refine the overall customer journey.

Additionally, the Assistant Coach plays a key role in the financial health of the store by managing controllable costs, scheduling effectively, and collaborating with leadership to develop and execute short- and long-term business strategies. Effective use of technology and operational systems is critical for this role to drive seamless execution throughout the day and optimize team performance.

Sweetgreen offers an attractive compensation package for this leadership position, including a competitive base salary ranging between $64,000 and $75,000 annually, plus a 15% bonus potential. The company provides comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, paid vacation and wellness time, a 401(k) retirement program, paid family leave, and unique perks such as complimentary greens and branded merchandise. Employees also benefit from a strong company culture focused on inclusion, support, and career development. By joining Sweetgreen as an Assistant Coach, individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact on their communities while advancing their own careers in a flourishing company that values real food, real people, and real growth.