Culinary Lead: Kitchen Quality & Execution

Sweetgreen; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Competitive wages

Shift/Manager path

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid vacation & parental leave

Free meal

401(k)

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Job summary

Sweetgreen is seeking a Kitchen Lead who will own food quality and kitchen execution across all prep and service. This role focuses on standardizing prep, presentation, and safety while leading by example in a fast-paced environment with no grills or fryers.

Top performers can see a path to General Manager within 2–3 years. This position offers competitive wages, benefits, and growth opportunities in a mission-driven company.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work at least 30 hours per week.
• Must be 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States.
• Food safety knowledge (Food Handler or ServSafe) preferred.
• Experience in high-volume kitchens (fast casual, QSR, or similar) is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Own food quality by ensuring every item meets Sweetgreen’s standards for flavor, food safety, and presentation.
• Prep and cook hot food 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

Kitchen supervision

Quality control

Team coaching

Job description

Sweetgreen is seeking a Kitchen Lead who will own food quality and kitchen execution across all prep and service. This role focuses on standardizing prep, presentation, and safety while leading by example in a fast-paced environment with no grills or fryers.

Top performers can see a path to General Manager within 2–3 years. This position offers competitive wages, benefits, and growth opportunities in a mission-driven company.