Culinary Lead - Elevate Food Quality & Kitchen Excellence

Sweetgreen; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, and vision options

Paid vacation, wellness time, and par

Free meal every shift

401(k)

Job summary

Sweetgreen is seeking a Kitchen Lead in Dublin, OH to own food quality, prep, and kitchen execution across shifts. You will set standards for flavor, safety, and presentation, while coaching teammates to improve food execution and efficiency.

This is not a people management role, but a pathway toward Shift Leader opportunities. You’ll work in a fast-paced kitchen with smart systems and a focus on real food.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume kitchens (fast casual, QSR, full service, or corporate dining).
• 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.
• Comfortable standing for long periods.

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

High-volume kitchen experience

Food quality standards

Coaching and feedback

Leadership without formal people mgmt

Job description

Sweetgreen is seeking a Kitchen Lead in Dublin, OH to own food quality, prep, and kitchen execution across shifts. You will set standards for flavor, safety, and presentation, while coaching teammates to improve food execution and efficiency.

This is not a people management role, but a pathway toward Shift Leader opportunities. You’ll work in a fast-paced kitchen with smart systems and a focus on real food.