Assistant Coach & Operations Leader — Fast Casual

sweetgreen Store + Field Leadership - Internal; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + 15% bonus

Medical, dental + vision

Paid Vacation + Wellness

401(k) program

Paid family leave

Complimentary greens

Free sweetgreen swag

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Sweetgreen is seeking an Assistant Coach (Assistant General Manager) to lead operations and mentor teammates while partnering with the Head Coach to set goals and drive guest experiences. This hands-on role requires owning daily execution and supervising team development.

The position emphasizes people leadership, food safety, and using data to optimize performance so the store delivers exceptional experiences and aligns with Sweetgreen's mission to build healthier communities through real food.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a restaurant management/supervisory role.
• Experience managing and developing 6+ team members per shift.
• Food Handler or ServSafe certification required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Inspire your team and drive operational excellence.
• Mentor team members to become future leaders.
• Partner with the Head Coach to set goals and track performance.
• Use data-driven insights to ensure exceptional guest experiences.
• Manage scheduling and controllable costs to support sales goals.

Skills

Restaurant leadership

Team mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Scheduling

Availability 30+ hours

Education

Food Handler or ServSafe certification

Job description

Sweetgreen is seeking an Assistant Coach (Assistant General Manager) to lead operations and mentor teammates while partnering with the Head Coach to set goals and drive guest experiences. This hands-on role requires owning daily execution and supervising team development.

The position emphasizes people leadership, food safety, and using data to optimize performance so the store delivers exceptional experiences and aligns with Sweetgreen's mission to build healthier communities through real food.