Culinary Lead: Precision Kitchen Quality

Sweetgreen; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips* (subject to location and role)

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, and vision options

Paid vacation, wellness time, and Par…

Job summary

Sweetgreen is seeking a Kitchen Lead in our kitchen operations to own food quality and daily standards. You will lead by example, coaching teammates to deliver consistent, high-quality meals with a focus on safety and efficiency.

This role emphasizes leadership without traditional people management. You will ensure food is prepped and presented to standard, while collaborating with Shift Le As necessary to ensure smooth kitchen operation.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work a minimum of 30 hours per week.
• Experience in high-volume kitchens welcomed.
• Food safety knowledge (Food Handler or ServSafe) preferred.

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

Kitchen leadership

Coaching

Job description

Sweetgreen is seeking a Kitchen Lead in our kitchen operations to own food quality and daily standards. You will lead by example, coaching teammates to deliver consistent, high-quality meals with a focus on safety and efficiency.

This role emphasizes leadership without traditional people management. You will ensure food is prepped and presented to standard, while collaborating with Shift Le As necessary to ensure smooth kitchen operation.