Culinary Lead: Food Quality & Kitchen Execution

Sweetgreen; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips (where applicable)

Competitive wages

Path to Shift leader / Manager roles

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid vacation and parental leave

Free meal every shift

401(k)

Team Member Merch Shop

Job summary

Sweetgreen in Indianapolis is seeking a Culinary Lead to own food quality from prep to presentation, guiding standards and consistency across the shift. You will lead by example through craft and coaching, ensuring food safety and flawless execution without managing schedules.

This role emphasizes staying ahead of volume, training peers on new menu launches, and maintaining high quality across fast casual settings.

Qualifications

• High-volume kitchen experience
• Food safety knowledge and standards
• Ability to coach peers and give real-time feedback

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

Kitchen leadership

Food quality focus

Job description

Sweetgreen in Indianapolis is seeking a Culinary Lead to own food quality from prep to presentation, guiding standards and consistency across the shift. You will lead by example through craft and coaching, ensuring food safety and flawless execution without managing schedules.

This role emphasizes staying ahead of volume, training peers on new menu launches, and maintaining high quality across fast casual settings.