Culinary Lead — Precision Kitchen Champion

Sweetgreen; 4S Ranch (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Competitive wages

Shift leader and Manager opportunities

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 Culinary Lead in California to own food quality and kitchen execution. You will set the standard for prep, cooking, and presentation across shifts, guiding teammates with real-time feedback and upholding food safety.

This role focuses on culinary excellence without people-management duties, offering growth toward Shift Leader and Manager opportunities within the Sweetgreen system.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume kitchens
• Food safety knowledge
• Ability to train peers
• 18+ and authorized to work in the United States

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

Kitchen experience

Quality control

Job description

Sweetgreen is seeking a Culinary Lead in California to own food quality and kitchen execution. You will set the standard for prep, cooking, and presentation across shifts, guiding teammates with real-time feedback and upholding food safety.

This role focuses on culinary excellence without people-management duties, offering growth toward Shift Leader and Manager opportunities within the Sweetgreen system.