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Culinary Lead

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $17.39
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Tips
Competitive wages
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid vacation
Wellness time
Parental leave
free meal
401(k) Plan
Team member merch shop

Job Description

Sweetgreen is a national restaurant brand dedicated to building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. Founded in 2007, Sweetgreen has revolutionized the fast food industry by offering fresh, flavorful meals that emphasize relationships with farmers and sustainable sourcing. As a fast-casual restaurant that specializes in salads and warm grain bowls, Sweetgreen focuses on delivering high-quality food made with real ingredients and innovative kitchen techniques. The company is deeply committed to creating a positive impact not just through the food it serves but also by fostering inclusive work environments and offering career growth opportunities for its employees. Sweetgreen values... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Meet all physical requirements for roles within the Kitchen Lead career path, including Team Member
  • Comfortable working on your feet
  • Maintain attention to detail and environmental awareness during operations
  • Use touch to assess quality and complete detail-oriented tasks
  • Routinely handle items weighing 5-25 lbs, occasionally 40-50 lbs
  • Food safety knowledge (Food Handler or ServSafe certification)
  • Able to follow food safety, cleanliness, and quality standards
  • Available to work a minimum of 30 hours per week
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Authorized to work in the United States

Job Qualifications

  • Experience in high-volume kitchens such as fast casual, QSR, full service, or corporate dining
  • Passion for food quality, consistency, and clean execution
  • Ability to coach and train peers
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Knowledge of food safety practices and standards
  • Ability to work collaboratively with team members
  • Basic kitchen tool proficiency including knife skills

Job Duties

  • Own food quality by ensuring every item meets Sweetgreen’s standards for flavor, food safety, and presentation
  • Prep and cook hot food to standard using knives, kitchen tools, and ovens (no flames, no fryer oil)
  • Help teammates improve food execution through real-time feedback
  • Stay ahead of volume by managing prep timing and par levels to keep the kitchen running smoothly
  • Be the advocate for food quality on shift, spotting issues early and fixing them fast
  • Partner with Shift Leaders and Managers to uphold food safety, cleanliness, and operational excellence

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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