Culinary Lead: Elevate Food Quality & Kitchen Craft

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Competitive wages

Shift leader and Manager opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision options

Paid vacation, wellness time, and par…

Free meal every shift

401(k)

Team Member Merch Shop - earn and buy

Job summary

Sweetgreen is seeking a Kitchen Lead in Somerville, MA, to own food quality, prep, cooking, and presentation. You lead by example through craft, coaching, and consistency, setting the standard for every item that leaves the kitchen—no grills, no fryer oil.

This is not a people management role, but it offers a clear path to Shift Leader and Manager within 2–3 years. You’ll work in a high-volume fast casual environment with smart systems, receive competitive wages, benefits, free meals, and

Qualifications

• Own food quality by ensuring every item meets Sweetgreen's standards for flavor, food safety, and presentation.
• Lead by example through craft, coaching, and consistency to set the standard for how food is made on every shift.
• Maintain kitchen execution and food safety without managing schedules or performance reviews.

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

Training

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Sweetgreen is seeking a Kitchen Lead in Somerville, MA, to own food quality, prep, cooking, and presentation. You lead by example through craft, coaching, and consistency, setting the standard for every item that leaves the kitchen—no grills, no fryer oil.

This is not a people management role, but it offers a clear path to Shift Leader and Manager within 2–3 years. You’ll work in a high-volume fast casual environment with smart systems, receive competitive wages, benefits, free meals, and