Culinary Lead: Elevate Food Quality & Fast-Casual Growth

Sweetgreen; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 24 000 - 35 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Tips

Medical/dental/vision

Paid time off

Free meal

401(k)

Merch store

Résumé du poste

Sweetgreen in Los Angeles is hiring a Kitchen Lead who acts as the food quality expert in the kitchen. You own how our food is prepped, cooked, and presented, and you lead by example through craft, coaching, and consistency.

This role focuses on food quality over people management. You set the standard each shift, work with Shift Leaders to uphold safety and cleanliness, and there is a clear path to General Manager within 2–3 years.

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).

Responsabilités

• Own food quality by ensuring every item meets Sweetgreen’s standards for flavor, food safety, and presentation.
• Prep and cook hot food to standard using knives, kitchen tools, and ovens (no flames, no fryer oil).
• Help teammates improve food execution through real-time feedback.
• Stay ahead of volume by managing prep timing and par levels to keep the kitchen running smoothly.
• Be the advocate for food quality on shift, spotting issues early and fixing them fast.
• Partner with Shift Leaders and Managers to uphold food safety, cleanliness, and operational excellence.

Connaissances

Food quality

Food safety

Coaching

High-volume kitchens

Description du poste

Sweetgreen in Los Angeles is hiring a Kitchen Lead who acts as the food quality expert in the kitchen. You own how our food is prepped, cooked, and presented, and you lead by example through craft, coaching, and consistency.

This role focuses on food quality over people management. You set the standard each shift, work with Shift Leaders to uphold safety and cleanliness, and there is a clear path to General Manager within 2–3 years.