Restaurant Manager

Sweetgreen is a leading national restaurant brand dedicated to fostering healthier communities by connecting people to real food. Founded in 2007, Sweetgreen has revolutionized the fast-food industry by providing fresh, flavorful meals rooted in strong relationships with farmers and local communities. The company prides itself on its commitment to sustainability, organic ingredients, and promoting healthy eating habits. Sweetgreen's mission is not just about serving food but about creating meaningful experiences that support wellness and community growth. As the company continues to expand, it remains focused on developing its employees through clear career paths, comprehensive training, and supportive work environments that align with its core values. Sweetgreen provides equal opportunity employment and actively embraces diversity and inclusion, ensuring a workplace where everyone can thrive regardless of their background or personal characteristics.

The role of Assistant Coach (Assistant General Manager) at Sweetgreen is pivotal in supporting the store's operations as a leader, strategist, and mentor. This position involves inspiring and guiding team members while driving operational excellence and exceptional guest experiences. The Assistant Coach partners closely with the Head Coach (store manager) to set goals, track performance, and navigate challenges using data-driven insights from tools like the Ops Dashboard. This hands-on leadership role demands a proactive approach to team deployment during peak hours, coaching and mentoring future leaders, and maintaining high standards in food safety, cleanliness, and hospitality. Responsibilities extend to managing controllable costs, executing schedules efficiently, and ensuring compliance with safety audits and quality standards. The Assistant Coach also plays an essential part in delivering a seamless customer journey both in-store and digitally by upholding Sweetgreen's brand standards. This is a dynamic role with varied responsibilities that contribute to building healthier communities through real food, making it an excellent career opportunity for those with experience in fast casual dining who are passionate about leadership, sustainability, and operational success. The employment type is part-time with at least 30 hours per week, offering a competitive base salary plus a 15% bonus potential, along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans and other valuable employee benefits.