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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 $21.43
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Tips
Competitive wages
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid vacation
Wellness time
Parental leave
free meal
401(k)
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Job Description

Sweetgreen is a national restaurant brand passionately committed to creating healthier communities by connecting people to real, wholesome food. Since its inception in 2007, Sweetgreen has redefined the concept of fast food by making it fresh, flavorful, and rooted deeply in meaningful relationships with farmers and local communities. The company is focused on sustainability, quality, innovation, and employee growth, striving to build an inclusive and equitable work environment for all team members. Sweetgreen is well known for its smart kitchens that eliminate traditional equipment like grills and fryers, instead using tools and ovens that uphold food quality while ensuring operational... 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
  • Ability to provide real-time coaching and feedback to peers
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to food quality and consistency
  • Basic knowledge of food safety standards including Food Handler or ServSafe certification
  • Comfort with using kitchen tools and equipment for food prep and cooking
  • Enthusiasm for working in a collaborative kitchen environment without full people management responsibilities

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
  • 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

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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