Culinary Lead: Master of Food Quality

Sweetgreen; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Competitive wages

Path to Shift Leader/Manager

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid vacation and parental leave

Free meal each shift

401(k)

Job summary

Sweetgreen is hiring a Kitchen Lead in the United States. You will own food quality, prep and cook hot foods, and coach teammates to ensure consistent execution across shifts.

This non-managerial role focuses on quality, efficiency, and process adherence in a high-volume kitchen. Ideal candidates have a passion for real food, strong attention to detail, and ability to work with smart systems to maintain standards.

Qualifications

• Food quality and consistency are the core standards for every item.
• Ability to coach teammates and improve food execution in real time.
• Experience in high-volume kitchens is preferred and welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Own food quality to meet Sweetgreen standards for flavor, safety, and presentation
• Prep and cook hot food to standard using knives and kitchen tools
• Help teammates improve food execution through real-time feedback
• Manage prep timing and par levels to keep the kitchen running smoothly
• Be the advocate for food quality on shift and partner with leaders to uphold safety and cleanliness

Skills

Food quality

Coaching

Kitchen leadership

High-volume cooking

Education

Food Handler or ServSafe certification

Tools

Knives

Ovens

Kitchen tools

Job description

Sweetgreen is hiring a Kitchen Lead in the United States. You will own food quality, prep and cook hot foods, and coach teammates to ensure consistent execution across shifts.

This non-managerial role focuses on quality, efficiency, and process adherence in a high-volume kitchen. Ideal candidates have a passion for real food, strong attention to detail, and ability to work with smart systems to maintain standards.