Core Team Member

Sweetgreen is a national restaurant brand committed to building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. Since its founding in 2007, Sweetgreen has revolutionized the fast food industry by emphasizing fresh, flavorful ingredients sourced through meaningful relationships with farmers and local communities. Its mission goes beyond food; it’s about creating spaces where food, people, and purpose come together. The company places a strong focus on inclusivity, diversity, and equal opportunity employment, maintaining a welcoming environment for all team members and guests regardless of gender, race, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. Sweetgreen also engages with the community through sustainable and health-conscious practices, making it a forward-thinking leader in the restaurant space. Employees benefit from equitable growth prospects, health benefits, and meaningful work within an innovative brand reshaping how people experience fast food.

As a Sweetgreen Team Member, you are an integral part of this movement to promote healthy eating and exceptional hospitality. This role involves more than just working in a restaurant; it’s about delivering fresh, thoughtfully made food in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. You will be hands-on, whether prepping ingredients, crafting salads, or welcoming guests with genuine warmth. Your responsibilities include maintaining quality standards in food preparation, ensuring fast service without compromising on flavor or presentation, and upholding the brand’s dedication to food safety and sanitation. Sweetgreen values team-first attitudes and reliability, encouraging employees to bring energy, accountability, and attention to detail to every shift.

The position offers a flexible work schedule, requiring a minimum availability of 12 hours per week, with opportunities for full-time or part-time engagement. It is well-suited for individuals who thrive in dynamic settings, enjoy learning new skills across different stations, and aspire to grow into leadership roles within the company. Top-performing Team Members can advance to Shift Leader or General Manager roles, often within three years, making Sweetgreen not just a job but a career pathway with potential for long-term stability and advancement.

Sweetgreen also emphasizes the well-being of its team through various perks, including competitive wages, tips (based on location and position), medical, dental, and vision benefits available to both part-time and full-time team members, paid vacation, wellness and parental leave, and free meals during shifts. Employees can also participate in a 401(k) savings plan and shop for exclusive Sweetgreen merchandise. The company supports an environment where collaboration and mutual respect thrive, fueling both individual and collective success.