Culinary Lead: Elevate Food Quality & Path to GM

Sweetgreen; Arlington (VA); Sur place; USD 19 000 - 27 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Tips

Competitive wages

Medical/dental/vision

Paid vacation

Free meal

401(k)

Merch shop

Résumé du poste

Sweetgreen in Arlington, VA is seeking a Kitchen Lead to own food quality, prep, and presentation while leading by example in a high-volume kitchen. No grills or fryers; this role emphasizes craft, consistency, and smart systems that ensure food is prepared to standard every shift.

You will train peers, support menu launches, and collaborate with Shift Leaders to uphold food safety and operational excellence. A clear path to management within 2–3 years is offered for top performers.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume kitchens (fast casual, QSR, or corporate dining).
• Must be 18+ and authorized to work in the United States.
• No grills or fryers; kitchen uses smart systems and real food.

Responsabilités

• Own food quality and presentation for every item.
• Prep and cook hot foods to standard using knives and ovens (no flames or fryer oil).
• Provide real-time feedback to teammates to improve execution.
• Manage prep timing and par levels to handle peak volume.
• Advocate for food quality on shift and fix issues quickly.
• Partner with Shift Leaders and Managers on food safety and cleanliness.

Connaissances

Food quality

Coaching

Attention to detail

Time management

Food safety

Description du poste

Sweetgreen in Arlington, VA is seeking a Kitchen Lead to own food quality, prep, and presentation while leading by example in a high-volume kitchen. No grills or fryers; this role emphasizes craft, consistency, and smart systems that ensure food is prepared to standard every shift.

You will train peers, support menu launches, and collaborate with Shift Leaders to uphold food safety and operational excellence. A clear path to management within 2–3 years is offered for top performers.