Culinary Lead: Precision Kitchen Quality & Growth Path

BlueGreen Alliance Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips (location dependent)

Competitive wages

Career path to Shift Leader/Manager

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid vacation and parental leave

Free meal every shift

401(k)

Team merch shop

Job summary

Sweetgreen is seeking a Kitchen Lead to own food quality and kitchen execution across shifts. You will set standards for prep, cooking, and presentation, and coach teammates in real-time to maintain flavor, safety, and consistency.

This role is not a people manager position, but a key step toward leadership opportunities within the brand and a path to GM in 2–3 years. Sweetgreen emphasizes real food, smart systems, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Meet all physical requirements for Kitchen Lead role (standing, moving, lifting)
• Comfortable working on your feet

Responsibilities

• Own food quality by ensuring every item meets standards for flavor, safety, and presentation
• Prep and cook hot food to standard using knives, kitchen tools, and ovens
• Help teammates improve food execution through real-time feedback
• Manage prep timing and par levels to keep the kitchen running smoothly
• Advocate for food quality on shift, spotting issues early and fixing them fast
• Partner with Shift Leaders and Managers to uphold food safety and cleanliness

Skills

Food quality

High-volume kitchens

Training peers

Job description

Sweetgreen is seeking a Kitchen Lead to own food quality and kitchen execution across shifts. You will set standards for prep, cooking, and presentation, and coach teammates in real-time to maintain flavor, safety, and consistency.

This role is not a people manager position, but a key step toward leadership opportunities within the brand and a path to GM in 2–3 years. Sweetgreen emphasizes real food, smart systems, and teamwork.