Assistant Coach/GM — Lead Team & Guest Experience

Sweetgreen; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + 15% bonus

Medical, dental + vision insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k)

Paid family leave

Free greens

Sweetgreen swag

Career development

Job summary

Sweetgreen is hiring an Assistant Coach (Assistant General Manager) in Nashville to lead and mentor the team, drive operational excellence, and deliver exceptional guest experiences with data-driven insights. You will partner with the Head Coach to set goals, deploy schedules, and manage daily operations while upholding food safety standards and brand standards.

Starting salary range is $60,000—$68,000 USD with 15% bonus potential; benefits include health plans, paid vacation, 401(k), family

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a restaurant management/supervisory role.
• Experience managing and developing 6+ team members per shift.
• Food Handler or ServSafe certification.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the store as a hands-on leader, mentor team members, and partner with the Head Coach on goals and performance.
• Uphold food safety, cleanliness, equipment maintenance, and audit performance.
• Ensure a clean, brand-aligned guest journey and timely business decisions to deliver great experiences.
• Manage controllable costs, schedules, and drive sales using insights from the Ops Dashboard.
• Support daily operations, troubleshoot issues, and ensure smooth execution.
• Perform all essential functions outlined in the Shift Leader role, including Kitchen Lead and Team Member duties.

Skills

Restaurant leadership

Team mentoring

Operational excellence

Guest experience

Scheduling

Data-driven decision making

Job description

Sweetgreen is hiring an Assistant Coach (Assistant General Manager) in Nashville to lead and mentor the team, drive operational excellence, and deliver exceptional guest experiences with data-driven insights. You will partner with the Head Coach to set goals, deploy schedules, and manage daily operations while upholding food safety standards and brand standards.

Starting salary range is $60,000—$68,000 USD with 15% bonus potential; benefits include health plans, paid vacation, 401(k), family