Shift Leader

Sweetgreen is a renowned national restaurant brand committed to building healthier communities by connecting people to real, wholesome food. Since its inception in 2007, Sweetgreen has transformed the fast-food industry by reimagining it as fresh, flavorful, and rooted in strong relationships with farmers and local communities. The company continues to grow rapidly, maintaining its dedication to sustainability, transparency, and fostering a mission-driven culture. Working at Sweetgreen means more than just a job; it's being part of a movement to redefine what fast food can be, delivering quality meals that contribute to the well-being of both people and the planet.

The Shift Leader role at Sweetgreen is a pivotal leadership position crucial to the success of every restaurant location. As a Shift Leader, you will lead with confidence, energy, and accountability, ensuring that every shift runs smoothly while delivering outstanding hospitality experiences to every guest. You will guide and motivate the team, support daily operations, and embody Sweetgreen's mission of building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. This position requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and remains composed under pressure.

Shift Leaders play a key operational role, responsible for managing the flow of service on the floor, coaching team members to elevate service, food quality, and operational standards, and maintaining food safety, cleanliness, and organization. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about hospitality, operational excellence, and team development. Sweetgreen offers a clear growth trajectory for top-performing Shift Leaders, with opportunities to progress to General Manager roles within two years.

The role is structured for individuals who have prior leadership or supervisory experience in similar fast-paced environments such as restaurants, retail, or hospitality, and who are motivated by a positive team culture and operational quality. Sweetgreen provides competitive wages, benefits including medical, dental, and vision options for both part-time and full-time employees, paid vacation, wellness time, parental leave, and additional perks such as employee meal benefits and access to custom company merchandise. The company's inclusive culture values diversity and equal opportunity, ensuring a welcoming environment for all team members. By joining Sweetgreen, you contribute directly to a purpose-driven company that values accountability, dependability, and growth in leadership.