Culinary Lead: Elevate Food Quality in Fast-Casual Kitchen

Sweetgreen; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips*

Competitive wages

Path to Shift Leader/Manager roles

Medical, dental, and vision options

Paid vacation and parental leave

Free meal each shift

401(k)

Team Member Merch Shop

Job summary

Sweetgreen is seeking a Kitchen Lead in Bentonville, AR to own food quality across prep, cooking, and presentation. You will set standards, guide through craft, and coach teammates for consistent execution without managing people schedules. This role emphasizes clean execution and safety in a fast-paced kitchen.

Join a movement toward healthier fast-casual dining. The Kitchen Lead path offers growth toward Shift Leader and Manager roles, with comprehensive benefits and a strong team culture in a

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume kitchens (fast casual, QSR, full service, or corporate dining).
• Food safety knowledge and ability to uphold standards.
• Able to train peers and provide real-time feedback.
• Must be available to work at least 30 hours per week.
• Must be 18 years of age or older and 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 (non-managerial)

Team training

Volume kitchen experience

Education

Food Handler certification

ServSafe certification

Job description

Sweetgreen is seeking a Kitchen Lead in Bentonville, AR to own food quality across prep, cooking, and presentation. You will set standards, guide through craft, and coach teammates for consistent execution without managing people schedules. This role emphasizes clean execution and safety in a fast-paced kitchen.

Join a movement toward healthier fast-casual dining. The Kitchen Lead path offers growth toward Shift Leader and Manager roles, with comprehensive benefits and a strong team culture in a