Culinary Lead: Elevate Food Quality in a Fast Kitchen

Sweetgreen; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, and vision options

Paid vacation, wellness time, andPar 3

Free meal every shift

401(k)

Team Member Merch Shop

Job summary

Sweetgreen is seeking a Kitchen Lead in a fast-casual environment where there are no grills or fryers, only smart systems and real food. You own food prep, cooking, and presentation and lead by example through craft, coaching, and consistency.

You will set the standard for food quality every shift and guide teammates with real-time feedback, helping the kitchen run smoothly even during busy periods. Opportunities to advance to Shift Leader/GM are available.

Qualifications

• Food safety knowledge (Food Handler or ServSafe certification)
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Food quality

Leadership without people mgmt

Kitchen leadership

Job description

Sweetgreen is seeking a Kitchen Lead in a fast-casual environment where there are no grills or fryers, only smart systems and real food. You own food prep, cooking, and presentation and lead by example through craft, coaching, and consistency.

You will set the standard for food quality every shift and guide teammates with real-time feedback, helping the kitchen run smoothly even during busy periods. Opportunities to advance to Shift Leader/GM are available.