Core Team Member

Sweetgreen is a leading plant-forward food company dedicated to building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. Founded with a mission to revolutionize fast food, Sweetgreen emphasizes fresh, nutrient-rich ingredients and sustainable practices that promote a healthier tomorrow for both individuals and the planet. Their commitment extends beyond providing delicious, wholesome meals; they are devoted to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for all team members, ensuring growth opportunities at every level within the organization. Sweetgreen values diversity and provides equal opportunities regardless of sex, gender identity or expression, age, race, religion, disability, military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, Sweetgreen participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility and maintains an open-door policy to accommodate any workplace needs as permitted by law.

As a Sweetgreen Team Member, you play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding hospitality while supporting seamless restaurant operations. This position is designed for individuals passionate about food quality, safety, and exceptional customer service. Whether you focus on customer interaction, food preparation, or keeping the station organized, you will contribute significantly to creating memorable experiences for customers. Team Members have the unique opportunity to quickly advance their careers, with top performers qualifying for promotion to General Manager in as little as 36 months. With a flexible work schedule requiring a minimum of 12 hours per week and competitive wages that increase as you acquire new skills, this role offers a rewarding and growth-oriented path.

The responsibilities of a Team Member include preparing ingredients by portioning, mixing, chopping, and squeezing; building salads quickly and accurately in line with company standards; engaging warmly with customers by greeting, taking orders, and providing menu knowledge; maintaining cleanliness and adhering strictly to food safety protocols; and safely operating an array of kitchen tools and equipment. Additionally, Team Members are responsible for restocking ingredients as needed, communicating effectively with teammates using clear verbal cues, ensuring order accuracy by following established recipes, and managing multi-tasking duties especially during peak operational hours. These tasks require good physical mobility, dexterity, and endurance, including standing for extended periods and handling weights up to 50 lbs.

Sweetgreen values qualities such as reliability, organization, adaptability, teamwork, and a proactive attitude. Ideal candidates are fast learners with restaurant, retail, or hospitality experience and strong customer service skills. They are passionate about fostering a welcoming environment for guests, maintaining the highest standards in food safety and quality, and contributing positively to the team culture. Employees benefit from a comprehensive perks package including competitive wages, tips subject to location and role, medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible team members, paid vacation and wellness time, paid parental leave, 401k plans, free healthy shift meals, and exclusive access to the Sweetgreen Swag Marketplace where employees can earn and buy branded gear. Joining Sweetgreen means being part of a movement to transform the future of food while investing in your own growth and success.