Culinary Lead: Elevate Food Quality & Craft

Sweetgreen; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Competitive wages

Growth path toward leadership

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid vacation and wellness time

Free meal every shift

401(k)

Team merch shop

Job summary

Sweetgreen is seeking a Kitchen Lead (Culinary Lead) in Newton, MA to own food quality across the shift. You will set standards for prep, cooking, and presentation, leading by example with craft, coaching, and consistency. This is not a people manager role, but a path to shift leadership through demonstrated excellence.

Join a fast‑paced, grill-free kitchen that emphasizes smart systems and real food. High‑volume experience and US work authorization are required; this role offers competitive

Qualifications

• Food quality leadership demonstrated in fast-paced kitchens.
• Ability to prep and cook hot foods to standard without fryer oil.
• Experience coaching peers to improve food execution.

Responsibilities

• Own food quality by ensuring every item meets standards for flavor, food safety, and presentation
• Prep and cook hot food to standard using knives, kitchen tools, and ovens
• Help teammates improve food execution through real‑time feedback
• Stay ahead of volume by managing prep timing and par levels
• Be the advocate for food quality on shift and fix issues fast
• Partner with Shift Leaders and Managers to uphold food safety and operational excellence

Skills

Food quality leadership

Kitchen prep & cooking

Coaching teammates

High-volume kitchen

Job description

Sweetgreen is seeking a Kitchen Lead (Culinary Lead) in Newton, MA to own food quality across the shift. You will set standards for prep, cooking, and presentation, leading by example with craft, coaching, and consistency. This is not a people manager role, but a path to shift leadership through demonstrated excellence.

Join a fast‑paced, grill-free kitchen that emphasizes smart systems and real food. High‑volume experience and US work authorization are required; this role offers competitive