Restaurant Shift Leader - Now Hiring

Sweetgreen is a nationally recognized restaurant brand founded in 2007, dedicated to building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. With a strong commitment to reimagining fast food as fresh, flavorful, and community-rooted, Sweetgreen has established itself as a leader in the healthy dining sector. The brand emphasizes sustainability, quality ingredients sourced from trusted farmers, and creating spaces where food, people, and purpose intersect. Sweetgreen's culture is deeply rooted in inclusion and equal opportunity, offering a supportive environment where employees are encouraged to grow and thrive within the company. Employment is offered without discrimination based on a variety of protected factors including gender, race, age, disability, and more. The company also participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility and ensures accommodations are provided as permitted by law.

The role of Shift Leader at Sweetgreen is an integral leadership position designed for individuals who are passionate about hospitality, food quality, and operational excellence. As a Shift Leader, you will guide and support the team throughout each shift, ensuring seamless daily restaurant operations while embodying Sweetgreen’s mission to cultivate healthier communities. This role requires leadership with confidence, energy, and accountability, helping team members succeed and maintaining top-tier hospitality standards. Shift Leaders are responsible for fostering a welcoming environment where every guest feels valued and cared for.

In this role, you will lead shifts with a hospitality-first mindset, managing the pace, priorities, and execution of service to maintain smooth operations. You'll actively step into any station as necessary to model teamwork and high performance, as well as coach and support team members to elevate service quality, food standards, and operational protocols. A key emphasis is placed on upholding food safety, accuracy, cleanliness, and organization throughout every shift, ensuring compliance with company standards.

Effective communication, problem-solving, and the ability to stay composed during high-volume or stressful periods are essential. The Shift Leader role at Sweetgreen is well-suited for those who have prior leadership or supervisory experience in restaurants, retail, or hospitality sectors and who have a genuine passion for motivating others and building positive team cultures. It is perfect for candidates looking to grow into long-term restaurant management roles, with a clear advancement path to General Manager within two years for top performers.

Sweetgreen offers competitive wages and various benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage options for both part-time and full-time team members, paid vacation, wellness time, parental leave, and a free meal every shift. The company also provides a 401(k) plan and an exclusive Team Member Merch Shop, allowing employees to earn and purchase custom Sweetgreen gear. This role requires a minimum of one year of experience in a similar supervisory position, the ability to coordinate multiple tasks under pressure, and authorization to work in the United States. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and able to work a minimum of 30 hours per week. By joining Sweetgreen, you not only invest in your own future but become part of a movement rewriting the future of fast food and contributing to meaningful community impact.