Culinary Lead — Elevate Food Quality & Speed

Sweetgreen; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Competitive wages

Paths to Shift Leader/Manager

Medical, dental, and vision for part/全

Job summary

Sweetgreen in Atlanta, GA seeks a Kitchen Lead to own food quality, prep, and presentation. You will lead by example through craft, coaching, and consistency and will not handle scheduling or performance reviews.

In a no-grill, smart-system kitchen you will ensure safety and efficiency, fix issues quickly, and coach teammates. This role offers a clear path to shift lead and manager roles within 2–3 years.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume kitchens (fast casual, QSR, full service, or corporate dining)
• Must be 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States
• Food safety knowledge (Food Handler or ServSafe certification)
• Must be available to work a minimum of 30 hours per week
• Leadership without full people management and ability to train peers

Responsibilities

• Own food quality by ensuring every item meets standards for flavor, food safety, and presentation
• Prep and cook hot food using knives, kitchen tools, and ovens (no flames)
• Help teammates improve food execution through real-time feedback
• Manage prep timing and par levels to keep the kitchen running smoothly
• Be the advocate for food quality on shift and fix issues fast
• Partner with Shift Leaders and Managers to uphold food safety, cleanliness, and operational excellence

Skills

Food quality

Food safety

Leadership (non-manager)

Training peers

High-volume kitchens

Shift coordination

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

ServSafe certification or Food Handler certification

Tools

Knives

Kitchen tools

Ovens

Job description

Sweetgreen in Atlanta, GA seeks a Kitchen Lead to own food quality, prep, and presentation. You will lead by example through craft, coaching, and consistency and will not handle scheduling or performance reviews.

In a no-grill, smart-system kitchen you will ensure safety and efficiency, fix issues quickly, and coach teammates. This role offers a clear path to shift lead and manager roles within 2–3 years.