Culinary Lead: Elevate Food Quality in Fast-Casual Kitchen

Sweetgreen; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Competitive wages

Career growth to Shift Leader/Manager

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid vacation, wellness time, parental

Free meal every shift

401(k)

Team Member Merch Shop

Job summary

Sweetgreen in Burlington, MA is seeking a Kitchen Lead who will own food quality and kitchen execution across every shift. You’ll ensure prep, cooking, and presentation meet the brand standards while leading by example through craft and coaching.

This is not a people management role, but you will set the standard for food quality and partner with leaders to maintain safety and operations. Ideal candidates have experience in fast-paced kitchens (fast casual, QSR, or corporate dining) and are

Qualifications

• You are the food quality expert in the kitchen and own prep, cooking, and presentation standards.
• You lead by example through craft, coaching, and consistency.
• You set the standard for how food gets made every shift.

Responsibilities

• Own food quality by ensuring every item meets Sweetgreen’s standards for flavor, food safety, and presentation.
• Prepare and cook hot foods 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

Coaching

Quality standards

Real-time feedback

High-volume kitchen

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Sweetgreen in Burlington, MA is seeking a Kitchen Lead who will own food quality and kitchen execution across every shift. You’ll ensure prep, cooking, and presentation meet the brand standards while leading by example through craft and coaching.

This is not a people management role, but you will set the standard for food quality and partner with leaders to maintain safety and operations. Ideal candidates have experience in fast-paced kitchens (fast casual, QSR, or corporate dining) and are