Shift Leader

Sweetgreen is a leading plant-forward food company dedicated to creating a healthier future by connecting communities to real, wholesome food. Founded with a vision of sustainability and wellness, Sweetgreen has grown into a vibrant restaurant brand that emphasizes fresh ingredients, community engagement, and a commitment to the environment. With restaurants across multiple locations, Sweetgreen is known for its innovative approach to fast casual dining, focusing on quality, transparency, and a superior customer experience. The company’s mission goes beyond serving food; it aims to inspire healthier lifestyles and build environments where everyone feels welcome and valued. Sweetgreen is an inclusive employer that provides equal opportunities to all team members and applicants without discrimination based on gender, race, age, disability, or other protected statuses. They also participate in the federal E-Verify program and provide accommodations as required by law.

The Shift Leader role at Sweetgreen is integral to daily restaurant operations and team leadership. As a Shift Leader, you will take on the responsibility of supporting the team through various operational tasks, especially during peak hours or when staffing is limited. This leadership position focuses on upholding Sweetgreen’s core values by fostering an inclusive, upbeat workplace where employees and customers alike feel respected and engaged. You will be expected to demonstrate exceptional communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and multitasking capacity to coordinate the flow of operations and maintain high standards in food quality, safety, and customer service.

Responsibilities also include managing team support by stepping into any station as required, handling first-level customer concerns with care—especially related to allergies—and ensuring compliance with safety policies. The Shift Leader will oversee digital systems, delegate tasks effectively, and maintain precise attention to food quality and accuracy. Emotional regulation and professionalism under pressure are key to succeeding in this role, as is experience in performing kitchen lead duties and mentoring team members. This position requires at least one year of leadership or supervisory experience and the ability to work a minimum of 30 hours each week.

Sweetgreen offers competitive wages with opportunities for raises based on skill development, along with benefits such as medical, dental, and vision plans for both part-time and full-time employees. Additional perks include paid vacation and wellness time, paid parental leave, 401k retirement plans, free healthy meals during shifts, and access to the SG Swag Marketplace for custom Sweetgreen merchandise. This role provides an exciting chance to grow professionally within a rapidly expanding company that prioritizes health, sustainability, and community impact.