Shift Leader

Sweetgreen is a rapidly growing national restaurant brand committed to building healthier communities by connecting people to real, fresh food. Since its founding in 2007, Sweetgreen has transformed the fast food experience by emphasizing fresh, flavorful ingredients and fostering strong relationships with farmers and local communities. This approach aims to provide not only delicious meals but also promote sustainability, health, and community engagement. As a part of Sweetgreen, employees contribute to a movement that values food, people, and purpose collaboratively. The company nurtures a positive workplace environment and provides equal opportunities for all employees and applicants, supporting diversity and inclusivity in every aspect of employment. Sweetgreen also complies with federal programs like E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility and offers accommodations as required by law. Joining Sweetgreen means investing in your own future and helping to create an innovative fast food culture that positively impacts both individuals and communities.

As a Shift Leader at Sweetgreen, you play an essential role in guiding restaurant operations and uplifting the team's performance during shifts. You lead with confidence and energy, embodying a hospitality-first mindset that values guest experience, team accountability, and operational excellence. This opportunity allows you to be a pivotal part of daily service, ensuring every guest feels welcomed, cared for, and heard. Your responsibilities include managing the pace and priorities on the floor, jumping in to support any station as needed, and coaching team members to enhance service, food quality, and operational standards. The role demands solving problems efficiently while staying calm under pressure, particularly during busy periods. Sweetgreen prides itself on providing pathways for growth, with successful Shift Leaders often advancing to General Manager positions within two years. The position offers competitive wages and benefits that support both part-time and full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision coverage, paid leave, retirement options, and extras like free meals and merchandise opportunities. By joining as a Shift Leader, you become part of a brand that is rewriting the future of fast food and fostering leadership development within its team.