Culinary Lead: Quality-Driven Kitchen Mastery

Sweetgreen; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 31.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Tips* (subject to location)

Competitive wages

Key step toward Shift leader and mgr

Medical, dental, and vision options

Paid vacation, wellness time, and par­

Free meal every shift

401(k)

Team Member Merch Shop

Zusammenfassung

Sweetgreen is seeking a Culinary Lead in Chicago to own food quality, lead by example, and maintain standard prep, cook, and presentation. This is a hands-on, non-management role focused on kitchen execution and consistency.

Join a fast-paced, grill-free kitchen with smart systems and real food done right; top performers can advance to Shift Leader and General Manager within 2-3 years.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in high-volume kitchens.
• Food safety knowledge (e.g., ServSafe or Food Handler).
• Must be 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States.
• Commitment to 30+ hours per week.

Aufgaben

• Own food quality by ensuring every item meets Sweetgreen’s standards for flavor, 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.

Kenntnisse

Food quality

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Communication

Jobbeschreibung

Sweetgreen is seeking a Culinary Lead in Chicago to own food quality, lead by example, and maintain standard prep, cook, and presentation. This is a hands-on, non-management role focused on kitchen execution and consistency.

Join a fast-paced, grill-free kitchen with smart systems and real food done right; top performers can advance to Shift Leader and General Manager within 2-3 years.