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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 $18.74
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental leave

Job Description

Sweetgreen is a prominent national restaurant brand committed to building healthier communities by connecting people to real, fresh food. Established in 2007, Sweetgreen has revolutionized the fast-food industry by focusing on food that is fresh, flavorful, and deeply rooted in relationships with farmers and local communities. The company believes in fostering an inclusive workplace where every employee's growth is supported, and it offers equal opportunities without discrimination across factors such as gender, race, religion, disability, and military status. Sweetgreen operates on a mission to create spaces where food, people, and purpose come together, empowering not just customers but also its... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Meet all physical requirements for all 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 up to 5-25 lbs, and occasionally handle items 40-50 lbs
  • Food safety knowledge (Food Handler or ServSafe certification)
  • Able to follow food safety, cleanliness, and quality standards
  • Must be available to work a minimum of 30 hours per week
  • Must be 18 years of age or older
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States

Job Qualifications

  • Experience working in high-volume kitchens such as fast casual, QSR, full service, or corporate dining
  • Strong food safety knowledge including Food Handler or ServSafe certification
  • Ability to coach and train teammates effectively
  • Commitment to maintaining food quality, consistency, and clean kitchen execution
  • Ability to work collaboratively with kitchen and restaurant teams
  • Passion for quality food and a clean, well-organized kitchen environment

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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