Assistant Coach: Lead Ops, People & Guest Experience

Sweetgreen; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + 15% bonus

Medical, dental + vision insurance

Paid Vacation + Wellness time

401(k) program

Paid family leave

Complimentary greens

Free sweetgreen swag

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Sweetgreen is seeking an Assistant Coach (Assistant General Manager) to lead the store, mentor the team, and drive operational excellence while delivering exceptional guest experiences. You’ll partner with the Head Coach to set goals, optimize scheduling, manage costs, and use data-driven insights to build healthier communities through real food.

This role includes a starting salary range of $65,000–$75,000 USD, 15% bonus potential, health benefits, paid time off, a 401(k), and a clear career

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a restaurant management/supervisory role
• Experience managing and developing 6+ team members per shift
• Food Handler or ServSafe certification
• Available to work a minimum of 30 hours per week
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Lead the store and mentor the team to deliver exceptional guest experiences
• Partner with Head Coach to set goals and track performance
• Use data-driven insights to optimize operations and scheduling
• Ensure food safety, cleanliness, and brand standards
• Drive controllable costs and strategic initiatives with the Head Coach
• Perform Shift Leader duties as part of the career path

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Scheduling

Communication

Operations excellence

Education

ServSafe certification

Tools

Scheduling systems

Job description

Sweetgreen is seeking an Assistant Coach (Assistant General Manager) to lead the store, mentor the team, and drive operational excellence while delivering exceptional guest experiences. You’ll partner with the Head Coach to set goals, optimize scheduling, manage costs, and use data-driven insights to build healthier communities through real food.

This role includes a starting salary range of $65,000–$75,000 USD, 15% bonus potential, health benefits, paid time off, a 401(k), and a clear career