Kitchen Lead - $17.68 per HOUR

Sweetgreen is a forward-thinking plant-based food company dedicated to creating healthier communities by connecting people to real, nutritious food. Founded on the mission to promote wellness and sustainability, Sweetgreen continually innovates the fast-casual dining experience by focusing on quality ingredients and environmentally responsible practices. As a rapidly growing restaurant chain with a commitment to social impact and community health, Sweetgreen offers team members opportunities for personal and professional growth within a values-driven organization. Sweetgreen is renowned not only for its fresh, delicious menu options but also for fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and equal opportunity, ensuring every employee can thrive and contribute meaningfully to a healthier future. As part of its team, every individual plays a vital role in advancing the company's vision of a sustainable and health-conscious approach to food service, demonstrating care for people and the planet alike. The Kitchen Lead role at Sweetgreen is a pivotal position that requires a combination of culinary expertise, leadership capability, and operational proficiency. This role acts as the backbone of hot food preparation, ensuring that each guest receives high-quality meals that are properly cooked, well-presented, and consistent with Sweetgreen's high standards. The Kitchen Lead supervises kitchen operations across all shifts, maintaining an active leadership presence on the floor while orchestrating workflows to meet demand efficiently. Essential functions include precise manual preparation of ingredients, safe and effective use of kitchen equipment such as ovens, conducting rigorous quality checks with tactile sensitivity, and fostering clear communication within the kitchen team for seamless coordination and coaching. Leading by example, the Kitchen Lead is also responsible for performance oversight, ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations, operational guidelines, and quality benchmarks. This role serves as a key mentor to team members, who look to the Kitchen Lead for guidance and support in delivering exceptional food service. Sweetgreen offers a progressive career path for dedicated Kitchen Leads, with opportunities for advancement to General Manager roles within a short time frame, typically as little as 24 months. Employment is part-time or full-time, with competitive wages and benefits that support the well-being of employees. Those joining Sweetgreen as Kitchen Leads gain not only a job but a chance to be part of a movement to transform fast food through healthier, community-focused options while advancing their own career under a supportive and inclusive culture.

• Meet all minimum requirements of the Team Member role
• Handling various items including cases/bags of produce and protein up to approximately 40 lbs
• Use touch to assess quality and complete detail-oriented tasks
• Maintain attention to detail and environmental awareness during operations
• Must be available to work a minimum of 30 hours per week
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be authorized to work in the United States