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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 $18.21
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
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Benefits

tips (Subject to location and role)
Competitive wages
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid vacation
Wellness time
Parental leave
Free Meal Every Shift
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 reimagined fast food through a commitment to fresh, flavorful meals that emphasize relationships with farmers and local communities. Sweetgreen operates fast casual restaurants across the United States that prioritize sustainable sourcing, nutritional excellence, and thoughtful preparation. The company culture supports growth and development within its team members, offering clear career pathways ranging from entry-level team roles to management. Joining Sweetgreen means you are investing in a future that prioritizes food, people, and meaningful purpose within innovative restaurant settings.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 working in high-volume kitchens such as fast casual, QSR, full service, or corporate dining
  • Ability to provide coaching and constructive feedback to culinary team members
  • Strong attention to detail with a focus on food quality and consistency
  • Knowledge of food safety standards such as Food Handler or ServSafe certification
  • Ability to maintain cleanliness and operational standards in a kitchen environment
  • Comfortable with kitchen tools and equipment use without open flames or fryers
  • Enthusiasm for leadership responsibility without people management duties

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

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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