Assistant Coach & Team Growth Leader

sweetgreen Store + Field Leadership - Internal; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 70,000; 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 development path

Job summary

Sweetgreen is seeking an Assistant Coach (Assistant General Manager) to lead and mentor a store team, drive operational excellence, and deliver exceptional guest experiences using data-driven insights to support healthier communities through real food.

You'll partner with the Head Coach, hire and onboard team members, manage schedules, ensure food safety and brand standards, and develop a winning culture while delivering strong financial results.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a store team, partnering with the Head Coach to set goals and train staff.
• Drive operational excellence, schedules, and guest experiences using data-driven insights.
• Uphold food safety standards and brand quality across all shifts.
• Support financial performance by managing controllable costs and staffing.
• Ensure effective use of systems and processes for smooth operations.
• Execute career-path duties comparable to Shift Leader and Kitchen Lead roles.

Skills

Leadership experience

Coaching and mentoring

Strong communication

Organized scheduling

Education

Food Handler or ServSafe certification

Job description

Sweetgreen is seeking an Assistant Coach (Assistant General Manager) to lead and mentor a store team, drive operational excellence, and deliver exceptional guest experiences using data-driven insights to support healthier communities through real food.

You'll partner with the Head Coach, hire and onboard team members, manage schedules, ensure food safety and brand standards, and develop a winning culture while delivering strong financial results.