Culinary Lead: Food Quality & Kitchen Excellence

Fountain; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Competitive wages

Shift leader path

Medical, dental, vision

Paid vacation

Wellness time

Parental leave

Free meal

401(k)

Team Member Merch Shop

Job summary

Sweetgreen in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Kitchen Lead (Culinary Lead) to own food quality, prep, and presentation on each shift in a high-volume fast casual setting. You will lead by example through craft, coaching, and consistency.

Join a culture focused on real food and strong standards; this role offers a clear path to General Manager within 2–3 years, with competitive wages and benefits for part‑time and full‑time team members.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume kitchen
• Food safety knowledge and standards
• Ability to teach and guide teammates without formal management duties

Responsibilities

• Own food quality and presentation to Sweetgreen standards
• Prep and cook hot food using knives and ovens (no grills/oil)
• Provide real-time feedback to teammates on execution
• Manage prep timing and par levels to sustain operations
• Be the go-to person for food quality and kitchen execution
• Collaborate with Shift Leaders and Managers on safety and cleanliness

Skills

Food quality

Team leadership

Coaching

Food safety

Job description

Sweetgreen in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Kitchen Lead (Culinary Lead) to own food quality, prep, and presentation on each shift in a high-volume fast casual setting. You will lead by example through craft, coaching, and consistency.

Join a culture focused on real food and strong standards; this role offers a clear path to General Manager within 2–3 years, with competitive wages and benefits for part‑time and full‑time team members.