Culinary Lead: Kitchen Quality & Craft Mastery

Sweetgreen; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Competitive wages

This role is a key step toward Shift/“

Medical, dental, and vision options

Paid vacation, wellness time, and Par?

Free meal every shift

401(k)

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Job summary

Sweetgreen in Detroit is seeking a Kitchen Lead (Culinary Lead) to own food quality, prep, and presentation across a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. This is not a people-management role; you’ll set the standard for food on every shift and coach teammates for consistency and speed.

There’s a clear path to General Manager within 2–3 years for top performers. Join a team that values real food, smart systems, and collaborative leadership, with competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to grow

Qualifications

• Food safety knowledge (Food Handler or ServSafe certification)
• Must be available to work a minimum of 30 hours per week
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Comfortable standing and performing tasks on your feet

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

Food quality

Leadership (no direct reports)

Training peers

High-volume kitchens

Job description

Sweetgreen in Detroit is seeking a Kitchen Lead (Culinary Lead) to own food quality, prep, and presentation across a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. This is not a people-management role; you’ll set the standard for food on every shift and coach teammates for consistency and speed.

There’s a clear path to General Manager within 2–3 years for top performers. Join a team that values real food, smart systems, and collaborative leadership, with competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to grow