Culinary Lead: Quality Kitchen Leader, Path to GM

sweetgreen; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Competitive wages

Health vision dental

Paid vacation & parental leave

Free meals

401(k)

Merch Shop

Job summary

Sweetgreen is seeking a Kitchen Lead to own food quality and kitchen execution on shift. You set standards for prep, cooking, and presentation, and you lead by example without managing people directly.

You will partner with shift leaders to uphold safety, cleanliness, and operational excellence in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This role offers growth toward management positions and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must meet physical requirements for Kitchen Lead roles.
• Comfortable standing for long periods and moving items up to 50 lbs.
• Food safety certification (Food Handler or ServSafe) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own food quality ensuring items meet Sweetgreen standards for flavor, safety, and presentation.
• Prep and cook hot items using knives and kitchen tools.
• Provide real-time feedback to teammates to improve execution.
• Manage prep timing and par levels to maintain kitchen flow.
• Advocate for food quality and uphold safety and cleanliness standards.
• Collaborate with Shift Leaders and Managers on safety and excellence.

Skills

Food safety

Quality control

Coaching

Attention to detail

Kitchen leadership

Job description

Sweetgreen is seeking a Kitchen Lead to own food quality and kitchen execution on shift. You set standards for prep, cooking, and presentation, and you lead by example without managing people directly.

You will partner with shift leaders to uphold safety, cleanliness, and operational excellence in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This role offers growth toward management positions and a strong benefits package.