Culinary Lead: Elevate Food Quality & Craft

Fountain; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, and vision options

Paid vacation

Free meal

401(k)

Team Member Merch Shop

Job summary

Sweetgreen is seeking a Kitchen Lead (Culinary Lead) in Los Angeles to own food quality, cooking, and presentation across every shift. You will lead by example through craft, coaching, and consistency while not managing schedules or performance reviews.

This role emphasizes high-volume kitchen execution with no grills or fryers, and strong emphasis on safety, standards, and teamwork. A clear path to growth into leadership exists.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Food safety knowledge (Food Handler or ServSafe certification)
• Comfortable standing for long periods and being on your feet

Responsibilities

• Own food quality by ensuring every item meets standards for flavor, safety, and presentation.
• Prep and cook hot foods to standard using knives, tools, and ovens (no flames).
• Help teammates improve food execution through real-time feedback.
• Manage prep timing and par levels to keep the kitchen running smoothly.
• Be the advocate for food quality on shift and fix issues quickly.
• Partner with Shift Leaders and Managers to uphold food safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Food quality

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Tools

ServSafe certification

Job description

Sweetgreen is seeking a Kitchen Lead (Culinary Lead) in Los Angeles to own food quality, cooking, and presentation across every shift. You will lead by example through craft, coaching, and consistency while not managing schedules or performance reviews.

This role emphasizes high-volume kitchen execution with no grills or fryers, and strong emphasis on safety, standards, and teamwork. A clear path to growth into leadership exists.