General Manager

sweetgreen; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

sweetgreen is seeking a General Manager in Milwaukee, WI to lead a high-performing team dedicated to serving real food. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years in food service, with a focus on creating an inclusive culture while driving operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

20% bonus potential

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and wellness time

401k program

Paid family leave

Complimentary greens

Free sweetgreen swag

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced food service environment with hands-on management.
• Skills in forecasting financials, labor, and inventory.
• Experience in hiring and training team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team by coaching and developing talent.
• Drive excellence in operations, customer experience, and profitability.
• Ensure food quality, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Team Leadership

Financial Management

Operational Excellence

Customer Service

Education

10+ years in food service

Management experience

Job description

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About Us

sweetgreen is on a mission to build healthier communities by connecting people to real food. We passionately believe that real food should be convenient and accessible to everyone. Every day in each sweetgreen, our 3,500 team members make food from scratch, using fresh ingredients and produce delivered that morning. And in our local communities, we’re committed to leaving people better than we found them. We’re in the business of feeding people, and we’re out to change what that means.

About Us

sweetgreen is on a mission to build healthier communities by connecting people to real food. We passionately believe that real food should be convenient and accessible to everyone. Every day in each sweetgreen, our 3,500 team members make food from scratch, using fresh ingredients and produce delivered that morning. And in our local communities, we’re committed to leaving people better than we found them. We’re in the business of feeding people, and we’re out to change what that means.

Our General Managers are the Head Coaches of our teams!

We want sweetgreen to be a transformative place, and we pride ourselves on providing a clear career path with opportunities for leadership, personal growth, and professional development. If you love running a balanced business, growing a team, and creating an excellent customer experience, come join the #sweetlife.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a high-performing team by coaching, developing talent, and fostering an inclusive, engaging culture focused on our mission of building healthier communities by connecting people to real food
• Drive excellence in operations, customer experience, and profitability through performance metrics, tools, and accountability
• Uphold food quality and safety standards; ensure production consistency and regulatory compliance
• Execute on the fundamentals: food & labor planning, staffing, inventory management, POS systems, and profit and loss (P&L) responsibilities
• Be a servant leader who builds trust, facilitates clear communication, tackles obstacles, and enables the team to thrive in a dynamic environment
  
  

Must-Have Qualifications (Minimum Requirements)

• 10+ years in food service, with at least 6 years in a hands-on management role in a fast-paced environment
• Experience hiring, developing, training, and motivating team members
• Skills in planning, managing, and forecasting financials, labor, & inventory
• Hands-on experience working, managing and optimizing processes in a fast-paced food service environment
• Experience leading and mentoring teams in a collaborative fast-paced environment
  
  

Preferred Qualifications (Nice To Have)

• Experience in fast casual restaurant chains
• Regional Manager’s Food Safety Certification (ServSafe Manager’s Certification)
  
  

About Our Sweetlife

• Competitive base salary + 20% bonus potential
• Medical, dental + vision insurance plans to suit your and your family's needs
• Paid Vacation + Wellness time
• 401k program
• Paid family leave; we believe in fully supporting new parents
• Complimentary greens
• Free sweetgreen swag
• An opportunity to make a real impact on the people around you, both by growing them and by connecting them to real food
• A collaborative team of people who live our core values and have your back
• A clear career path with opportunities for development, both personally and professionally
  
  

sweetgreen provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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