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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $17.63
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Tips* (Subject to location and role)
Competitive wages
This role is a key step toward Shift leader and Manager opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision options for part-time and full-time team members*
Paid vacation, wellness time, and parental leave*
Free Meal Every Shift
401(k)*
Team Member Merch Shop - earn and buy custom Sweetgreen gear
Depending on eligibility
Job Description
Sweetgreen is a prominent national restaurant brand dedicated to creating healthier communities by reconnecting people with real, fresh food. Since its founding in 2007, Sweetgreen has revolutionized the fast-food industry by focusing on quality, flavor, and sustainability rooted in robust relationships with local farmers and communities. As a fast-casual restaurant chain, Sweetgreen prioritizes freshness and transparency, offering a menu that avoids traditional fast food methods such as grills and fryers, instead opting for kitchens equipped with smart systems to deliver wholesome meals. The company’s mission is not only to serve nutritious food but also to foster a sense of community... 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
- Love being in the kitchen and take pride in food quality, consistency, and clean execution
- Want leadership responsibility without full people management
- Have experience in high-volume kitchens (fast casual, QSR, full service, or corporate dining all welcome)
- 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 handling items up to 5-25 lbs, and occasionally handling 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 Duties
- You own how our food is prepped, cooked, and presented—and you lead by example through craft, coaching, and consistency
- You won’t write schedules or run performance reviews
- You will set the standard for how food gets made every single shift
- You are not running the shift alone
- you are the go-to person for food quality and kitchen execution
- 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
- Enjoy training peers and getting them excited about new menu launches
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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