Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $135,000.00 - $191,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Highly competitive pay and bonus plan
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
flexible PTO plan
401K Program
Employee HSA and FSA
Complimentary greens
Career development opportunities
Company swag
Job Description
Sweetgreen is a rapidly growing restaurant company dedicated to reshaping the way people access and enjoy real, healthy food. Known for its commitment to community and sustainability, Sweetgreen operates with a mission to build healthier communities by connecting people to real food. Their restaurants provide convenient, fresh, and scratch-made meals utilizing produce delivered daily. With a workforce of approximately 3,500 team members across various locations, the company fosters a collaborative culture based on core values focused on wellness, inclusion, and innovation. Sweetgreen emphasizes equal opportunity employment and actively supports diversity and inclusion in all aspects of its operations. The company... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience
- 10+ years of relevant leadership experience in construction or facilities management
- Proven ability to manage multi-unit construction and maintenance programs
- Strong financial, budgeting, and project management skills
- Expertise in regulatory compliance including safety and building codes
- Proficiency in Service Channel technology platforms
- Excellent leadership and communication abilities
- Willingness to travel 40-50% of the time
Job Qualifications
- 10+ years experience in construction or facilities leadership in a multi-unit environment with restaurant emphasis
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience
- Certifications from Restaurant Facilities Management Association or International Facilities Management Association preferred
- Strong financial acumen with budget, project planning, and estimating skills
- Technical expertise in restaurant facility maintenance including HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, and building systems
- Excellent communication and management skills for executive reviews and team training
- Knowledge of OSHA safety, NSF sanitation, and BOCA building codes
- Proven consulting skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders in a matrixed organization
Job Duties
- Deliver pipeline build-out for restaurant expansion exceeding store week's plan
- Drive down capital expenditure and increase return on invested capital in restaurant construction
- Develop capital reinvestment plans in collaboration with asset management and operations teams
- Manage maintenance and repair of all building systems including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and sustainability
- Oversee new store turnover processes and asset management understanding
- Build internal and external resource allocation models for restaurant growth acceleration
- Lead construction center of excellence for contractor/vendor network expansion and project sequencing
- Develop budgets and strategies for cost-effective repair and maintenance services
- Manage preventative maintenance schedules for all equipment and systems
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements for all facilities
- Drive vendor KPI accountability and consult/train Operations team on facilities ownership
- Prepare capital allocation strategies for equipment replacement and remodel projects
- Manage, coach, and develop construction and facilities team members
- Advise on facility design and equipment selection to support long-term asset upkeep
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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