Culinary Shift Lead: Elevate Food Quality

sweetgreen; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Competitive wages

Shift leader / Manager path

Medical, dental, and vision options

Paid vacation, wellness time, parental

Free meal

401(k)

Merch Shop

Job summary

Sweetgreen in Northbrook, IL is seeking a Culinary Lead (Kitchen Lead) to own food quality, prep, and presentation across shifts. You will set the standard for how food is prepared, plated, and served, while guiding teammates through real-time coaching.

This role focuses on food quality rather than people management, with clear paths to leadership through performance. Join a kitchen powered by smart systems and real food done right, with opportunities to advance to Shift Leader or Manager within

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining food quality and safety standards.
• Ability to train and motivate peers without formal management duties.
• Experience in fast-paced or high-volume kitchen environments.

Responsibilities

• Own food quality and ensure items meet standards for flavor, safety, and presentation.
• Prep and cook hot foods to standard using knives and ovens, no flames or fryers.
• Provide real-time feedback to teammates to improve execution.
• Manage prep timing and par levels to keep kitchen running smoothly.
• Act as food quality advocate on shift and address issues quickly.
• Partner with Shift Leaders and Managers to uphold safety, cleanliness, and operations.

Skills

Food quality leadership

Coaching teammates

Volume prep management

Food safety compliance

High-volume kitchen experience

Job description

Sweetgreen in Northbrook, IL is seeking a Culinary Lead (Kitchen Lead) to own food quality, prep, and presentation across shifts. You will set the standard for how food is prepared, plated, and served, while guiding teammates through real-time coaching.

This role focuses on food quality rather than people management, with clear paths to leadership through performance. Join a kitchen powered by smart systems and real food done right, with opportunities to advance to Shift Leader or Manager within