Culinary Lead: Kitchen Quality & Training

Sweetgreen; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, and vision options

Paid vacation, wellness time, and par3

Free meal every shift

401(k)

Team Member Merch Shop

Job summary

Sweetgreen in New York City is seeking a Kitchen Lead to uphold food quality and standardize kitchen execution across shifts. You will guide prep, cooking, and presentation while mentoring teammates to ensure consistency and excellence.

This role emphasizes hands-on leadership without people management, with opportunities to grow into Shift Leader and Manager roles as you demonstrate craft and reliability in a fast-paced, no-frills kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume kitchens achieving consistency and quality.
• Ability to train peers and coach for better execution.
• Strong focus on food safety and sanitation during all shifts.

Responsibilities

• Own food quality and ensure items meet standards for flavor and presentation.
• Prep and cook hot food to standard using knives, tools, and ovens.
• Mentor teammates with real-time feedback to improve execution.

Skills

Food quality

Team training

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Tools

Knives

Ovens

Job description

Sweetgreen in New York City is seeking a Kitchen Lead to uphold food quality and standardize kitchen execution across shifts. You will guide prep, cooking, and presentation while mentoring teammates to ensure consistency and excellence.

This role emphasizes hands-on leadership without people management, with opportunities to grow into Shift Leader and Manager roles as you demonstrate craft and reliability in a fast-paced, no-frills kitchen environment.