Join Sweetgreen in Detroit,MI,USA as a Core Team Member-Detroit,MI

Sweetgreen is a pioneering plant-forward food company dedicated to creating a healthier future by building stronger communities through real, wholesome food. Established as a leader in the fast-casual dining sector, Sweetgreen focuses on delivering fresh, locally sourced salads and bowls that emphasize sustainability and nutrition. This innovative company strives not only to redefine fast food but also to empower its team members to grow their careers within an inspiring, mission-driven environment. Sweetgreen’s commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures that every team member feels valued and supported, embracing individuals from all walks of life regardless of gender, age, race, religion, or veteran status. As part of its employment policies, Sweetgreen participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm work eligibility and offers accommodations consistent with applicable laws. The role of Sweetgreen Team Member is a dynamic and interactive position centered around delivering exceptional hospitality and supporting the smooth day-to-day restaurant operations. This entry-level opportunity allows individuals to become part of a vibrant team dedicated to creating memorable customer experiences. Team Members engage directly with guests, providing friendly greetings, sharing menu insights, and ensuring every interaction reflects the company’s core values of health, community, and sustainability. Responsibilities include food preparation, which involves skillful portioning, mixing, chopping, and assembling fresh ingredients in alignment with precise recipes and food safety standards. Operating efficiently in a fast-paced environment, Team Members manage multiple tasks such as line operation to assemble salads accurately and maintain visual presentation, sanitation duties to uphold hygiene standards, and inventory support to restock and rotate ingredients. Beyond technical tasks, the role emphasizes teamwork through clear communication methods to coordinate efforts and maintain workplace safety. Physical endurance and dexterity are important as Team Members stand, walk, bend, lift, and move equipment frequently during shifts. Sweetgreen encourages personal growth and advancement; high achievers can rapidly ascend to management roles, including the possibility of becoming General Manager within approximately 36 months. The company offers competitive wages, performance-based raises, and valuable benefits like medical, dental, and vision plans for eligible team members, as well as paid vacation, parental leave, and access to healthful meals during shifts. This opportunity is perfect for motivated individuals who are passionate about food quality, customer service, and contributing to a larger movement towards a healthier planet and community.

• Must be available to work a minimum of 12 hours per week
• must be 18 years of age or older
• must be authorized to work in the United States
• able to lift heavy boxes up to approximately 25 lbs
• able to bend for accessing low areas and handling items
• able to reach for accessing high areas and restocking ingredients
• able to squat for accessing low areas
• able to pull items or equipment when needed
• manual dexterity to type, interact with systems, handle tools including knives, thermometers, POS systems, and cleaning tools
• physical mobility to navigate stairs, doors, ramps, elevators, and use equipment
• able to perform repetitive motions such as chopping, assembling, and cleaning
• physical endurance to maintain energy and efficiency through long shifts and peak times
• coordination to balance, multitask, and handle bulky items in tight spaces
• ability to stand and walk for extended periods including moving between areas