Culinary Lead

Silver Spring, MD, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Tips

Competitive wages

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid vacation

Wellness time

Parental leave

free meal

401(k)

Team member merch shop

Job Description

Sweetgreen is a national restaurant brand dedicated to transforming fast food by connecting people to real, healthy food choices. Founded in 2007, Sweetgreen has consistently redefined what it means to eat fast by focusing on fresh ingredients, flavorful recipes, and sustainable practices. The company emphasizes strong relationships with farmers and communities, ensuring that every meal served contributes to healthier lifestyles and better environmental outcomes. Sweetgreen's commitment extends beyond food to the development and growth of its people, offering opportunities for advancement while fostering an inclusive, supportive, and purpose-driven workplace culture.

The Culinary Lead position at Sweetgreen, known as Kitche... 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 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 Qualifications

Experience in high-volume kitchens such as fast casual, QSR, full service, or corporate dining
Food safety knowledge with Food Handler or ServSafe certification
Strong attention to detail and environmental awareness
Ability to train peers and deliver constructive feedback
Passion for food quality, consistency, and clean execution

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 Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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