Culinary Lead: Own Food Quality in Fast-Casual Kitchen

Sweetgreen; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, and vision options

Paid vacation, wellness time, and par­

Free meal every shift

401(k)

Team Member Merch Shop

Job summary

Sweetgreen is seeking a Kitchen Lead to own food quality and kitchen execution. You will ensure every item meets standards for flavor, safety, and presentation, and you will lead by example through craftsmanship and coaching.

This role emphasizes food quality over people management, with a clear path to Shift Leader and Manager opportunities. The kitchen uses smart systems and focuses on real food done right.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety standards and certifications (e.g., ServSafe)
• Ability to maintain consistency in quality and presentation
• Capable of coaching peers on kitchen execution
• Strong focus on flavor, safety, and sanitation during every shift

Responsibilities

• Own food quality and ensure every item meets standards for flavor, safety and presentation
• Prep and cook hot food using knives and ovens with no flame or fry oil
• Provide real-time feedback to teammates to improve execution
• Manage prep timing and par levels to handle volume
• Advocate for food quality on shift and fix issues quickly
• Collaborate with Shift Leaders to uphold safety, cleanliness, and operations

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Leadership under pressure

Team communication

Job description

Sweetgreen is seeking a Kitchen Lead to own food quality and kitchen execution. You will ensure every item meets standards for flavor, safety, and presentation, and you will lead by example through craftsmanship and coaching.

This role emphasizes food quality over people management, with a clear path to Shift Leader and Manager opportunities. The kitchen uses smart systems and focuses on real food done right.