Core Team Member

Sweetgreen is a leading national restaurant brand committed to fostering healthier communities by connecting people to real, fresh food. Founded in 2007, Sweetgreen has redefined the concept of fast food by focusing on flavorful, thoughtfully made meals that prioritize sustainability and local sourcing through strong partnerships with farmers and communities. The brand is not just a restaurant but a movement that aims to deliver meaningful guest experiences through high-quality, fresh ingredients, and outstanding hospitality. Sweetgreen is invested in growing its people by creating opportunities for career advancement and leadership within its restaurants and support centers across the country. It stands out with its commitment to equitable hiring practices and a supportive, high-energy working environment that encourages learning and personal growth.

The role of a Team Member at Sweetgreen is integral to this mission. As a Team Member, you’re more than just a restaurant employee—you become part of a dynamic, people-centered culture that prioritizes delivering fresh food quickly and accurately while ensuring guests feel genuinely welcomed and valued. The job offers an exciting blend of fast-paced kitchen work and first-class hospitality, requiring you to be detail-oriented, reliable, and quality-driven while embracing teamwork and accountability.

Team Members contribute significantly to the efficiency and success of each service by preparing ingredients, assembling salads, managing stations, and keeping the workflow smooth. This role offers substantial growth potential, presenting a clear pathway to leadership and General Manager opportunities within three years for top performers. Sweetgreen also offers competitive wages and a suite of benefits including medical, dental, and vision options for part-time and full-time employees, paid time off such as vacation and wellness days, free meals during every shift, and a 401(k) plan, making it an attractive and sustainable career choice for individuals passionate about food and hospitality.

Moreover, this position demands physical endurance and mobility, as candidates must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, lift weights up to 50 lbs, engage in repetitive movements like bending, reaching, squatting, and pulling, and possess manual dexterity to operate kitchen tools and POS systems. Applicants should be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States. Sweetgreen fosters an inclusive workplace promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is proud to provide equal employment opportunities without discrimination.

Joining Sweetgreen means becoming part of a socially conscious company dedicated not only to nutritious food but also to building meaningful connections among people and communities. Working as a Team Member here offers a rewarding career experience where you can grow your skills, nurture your passion for hospitality, and help create a healthier future for everyone involved.