Kitchen Lead - Quick Hire!

Sweetgreen is a forward-thinking restaurant company on a mission to build healthier communities by connecting people to real food. Established with a focus on using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, Sweetgreen aims to provide convenient access to delicious and nutritious meals. With over 5,000 team members working across various locations, Sweetgreen prides itself on a culture of inclusivity, purpose, and sustainability. Every day, team members prepare food from scratch, using fresh ingredients delivered each morning to ensure every meal meets high-quality standards. Sweetgreen fosters an environment centered on growth, diversity, and community impact, making it a desirable place for those passionate about food and service to thrive. The Kitchen Lead role at Sweetgreen is a pivotal position that serves as the backbone of the restaurant's hot food preparation operations. This management role combines hands-on culinary skills with leadership and operational management, overseeing the full cycle of kitchen activities throughout a shift. As Kitchen Lead, the individual ensures that all hot food items are prepared to exacting quality and safety standards while maintaining an organized and efficient kitchen environment. The position supports and collaborates closely with the team, including front-of-house leadership, cold prep, and other kitchen stations, to provide a seamless guest experience. The Kitchen Lead is also responsible for managing the kitchen’s cleanliness, inventory, and equipment maintenance, most notably the oven’s operational capacity and upkeep. This role involves conducting quality checks such as taste tests, monitoring food safety protocols including FIFO rotation, and handling waste recording to minimize food loss. The Kitchen Lead plays a crucial role in training new team members and assisting with menu rollouts to maintain consistency across all service periods. At Sweetgreen, this role is not just about cooking but about leading a team in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment that thrives on collaboration, continuous learning, and high standards. The Kitchen Lead has a unique opportunity to influence and uphold Sweetgreen’s commitment to high-quality food, excellent service, and community wellness. This position is a fantastic stepping stone for those interested in growing their career in food service leadership, with clear advancement paths to General Manager roles within 36 months for top performers. This role typically requires availability of at least 30 hours per week and welcomes candidates authorized to work in the United States who demonstrate enthusiasm for food quality and team success.

• Must be available to work a minimum of 30 hours per week
• You must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be authorized to work in the United States