Shift Leader

Sweetgreen is a national restaurant brand dedicated to building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. Since its founding in 2007, Sweetgreen has revolutionized fast food by focusing on fresh, flavorful ingredients sourced directly from farmers and local communities. With a strong commitment to sustainability and wellness, Sweetgreen creates an inviting environment where guests can experience food that is not only nutritious but also socially responsible. As the company continues to grow, it prioritizes developing its workforce and fostering an inclusive culture that supports career growth and employee well-being. Sweetgreen emphasizes equal opportunity employment and actively supports diversity across all levels, making it a progressive and welcoming place to work. Its various restaurant locations and support centers work collectively to advance this mission, ensuring that every team member is part of a meaningful movement toward healthier living.

The role of Shift Leader at Sweetgreen is an essential leadership position that directly influences daily restaurant operations and customer experience. As a Shift Leader, you will guide and motivate a team, embodying Sweetgreen's hospitality-first approach to ensure every guest feels welcomed, cared for, and heard. You will manage the pace and priorities of service during shifts, charting a course that keeps the restaurant running smoothly even during high-volume periods. The position requires you to perform hands-on work across stations when needed, setting a live example of teamwork and strong performance. Furthermore, you will coach team members to elevate food quality, service standards, and operational excellence while maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and organization throughout your shift. Communication and problem-solving skills are key, especially when staying calm under pressure. This role is well-suited for individuals with leadership or supervisory experience in fast-paced environments such as restaurants, retail, or hospitality. Sweetgreen looks for Shift Leaders who take pride in accountability, dependability, and fostering a positive team culture. The Shift Leader role is not only vital for operational success but also serves as a clear stepping stone with opportunities for career advancement to General Manager within two years. Sweetgreen offers competitive wages, tips subject to location and role, medical, dental, and vision benefits for both part-time and full-time employees, as well as paid vacation and wellness time. Joining Sweetgreen as a Shift Leader offers the chance to grow professionally while being part of a movement that redefines the future of fast food with purpose and community impact. The position requires a commitment of at least 30 hours per week, and candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and meet all physical and age requirements. By becoming a Shift Leader, you help write the future of fast food and build your own path to long-term leadership in a rapidly expanding company.