Culinary Lead: Elevate Quality in High-Volume Kitchen

Sweetgreen; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Tips

Competitive wages

Path to Shift Leader/Manager

Medical, dental, vision

Paid vacation & parental leave

Free meal each shift

401(k)

Team Member Merch Shop

Résumé du poste

Sweetgreen is seeking a Kitchen Lead to oversee food quality and kitchen execution on shift. You will set standards for prep, cooking, and presentation, acting as the go‑to person for quality. No grill work, no fryers—just smart systems and real food done right.

Top performers can progress toward General Manager in 2–3 years, with opportunities in a fast‑growing national brand that values guest experience and consistency.

Qualifications

• Food safety knowledge and ability to ensure quality across all items.
• Ability to work on your feet for extended periods and maintain vigilance during operations.
• Attention to detail and environmental awareness in fast-paced kitchen settings.

Responsabilités

• Own food quality and ensure items meet Sweetgreen standards for flavor, safety, and presentation.
• Prep and cook hot food to standard using knives and kitchen tools (no grills/oil fryers).
• Provide real-time feedback to teammates to improve execution.
• Manage prep timing and par levels to handle high volume smoothly.
• Advocate for food quality on shift and proactively fix issues.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Stamina

Food quality mindset

Comfortable on your feet

Formation

ServSafe certification

Description du poste

Sweetgreen is seeking a Kitchen Lead to oversee food quality and kitchen execution on shift. You will set standards for prep, cooking, and presentation, acting as the go‑to person for quality. No grill work, no fryers—just smart systems and real food done right.

Top performers can progress toward General Manager in 2–3 years, with opportunities in a fast‑growing national brand that values guest experience and consistency.