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Core Team Member

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $15.45
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
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Benefits

Tips
Competitive wages
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid vacation
Wellness time
Parental leave
free meal
401(k)
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Job Description

Sweetgreen is a renowned national restaurant brand committed to building healthier communities by connecting people to real, wholesome food. Established in 2007, Sweetgreen has revolutionized the fast-casual dining experience by offering fresh, flavorful meals that emphasize relationships with farmers and communities. With a mission to reshape fast food into a healthier, more sustainable option, Sweetgreen integrates transparency, quality ingredients, and a passion for sustainability in every aspect of its business. At its core, Sweetgreen isn’t just a place to grab a meal; it’s a movement that values real food, real people, and real impact.

As part of this mission, Sweetgreen is seeking dedicated Team Members who are passionate about food, hospitality, and creating meaningful guest experiences. In this role, you will be more than just a restaurant employee; you will contribute directly to the unique Sweetgreen experience by delivering first-class customer service, preparing fresh ingredients with care, and ensuring speedy and precise service. Whether you are working on the service line, prepping food, or greeting guests, you become an integral player in a supportive and high-energy environment that fosters growth and development. The position offers opportunities for career advancement, with top-performing Team Members able to move into leadership and General Manager pathways within three years.

The Team Member role at Sweetgreen is an exciting opportunity for individuals who thrive in fast-paced, people-centered environments and who bring energy, accountability, and a team-first mindset to every shift. You will be responsible for delivering warm and genuine hospitality, making every guest feel welcomed and valued. Accuracy and quality are key in building orders that meet Sweetgreen’s standards for taste, portion, and presentation. Maintaining clean and organized stations is essential to ensure smooth service flow, as well as adhering to strict food safety, sanitation, and allergen protocols to uphold guest trust and brand integrity.

This position also emphasizes personal growth and skill development. You will work closely with teammates to balance responsibilities related to prep, service, and restocking, particularly during busy periods. Sweetgreen fosters an inclusive and supportive workplace culture, offering competitive wages, benefits, and a range of perks including paid vacation, wellness time, parental leave, medical and dental options, and a retirement savings plan. The role is designed to offer both stability and long-term opportunity, making it an ideal fit for those who seek a meaningful job with a purpose-driven company dedicated to health, sustainability, and community impact.

Job Requirements

  • Must be available to work a minimum of 12 hours per week
  • Lifting routinely handling items up to 5-25 lbs and occasionally handling items 40-50 lbs
  • Bending for accessing low areas and handling items
  • Reaching for accessing high areas and handling items including building salads and restocking ingredients
  • Standing or walking extended periods including moving between areas
  • Squatting for accessing low areas and handling items
  • Pulling managing tasks that require pulling items or equipment
  • Manual dexterity typing, interacting with systems, handling tools such as knives, thermometers, POS systems, and managing cleaning tools
  • Physical mobility navigating stairs, doors, ramps, elevators, and using equipment
  • Physical endurance maintaining energy and efficiency through long shifts and peak periods
  • Coordination balancing, multitasking, and handling bulky items or equipment in tight spaces
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States

Job Qualifications

  • Care about food, hospitality, and creating positive guest experiences
  • Love working in fast-paced, people-centered environments
  • Take pride in being reliable, detail-oriented, and quality-driven
  • Enjoy learning new skills and growing across multiple stations
  • Bring energy, accountability, and a team-first mindset to every shift
  • Want a job that offers growth, stability, and long-term opportunity

Job Duties

  • Deliver warm, genuine hospitality making every guest feel welcomed, cared for, and valued
  • Prep and serve fresh food with speed and precision ensuring great taste, portions, and presentation
  • Build accurate, high-quality orders that meet Sweetgreen’s food and brand standards
  • Keep your station clean, stocked, and organized to support smooth service and strong flow
  • Follow food safety, sanitation, and allergen protocols to protect guest trust and team standards
  • Work seamlessly with teammates to balance prep, service, and restocking especially during busy shifts

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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