Head Coach (GM) — Data-Driven Restaurant Leader

sweetgreen Store + Field Leadership - Internal; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

20% bonus potential

Paid vacation

Wellness time

401(k) program

Paid family leave

Sweetgreen greens & swag

Job summary

Sweetgreen seeks a Head Coach (General Manager) to lead the store with a data-driven mindset, coaching teams, and driving operational excellence. You’ll balance people, operations, and business performance while delivering exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.

You will optimize schedules, manage costs, and analyze reports to drive sales and profitability, maintaining high food safety standards and a culture of inclusion. Competitive base plus bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in high-volume, fast-paced environments.
• Strong focus on food safety, cleanliness, and quality standards.
• Proven ability to drive guest satisfaction through data-informed decisions.
• Ability to analyze reports, manage costs, and create effective schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full employee lifecycle and foster a culture of trust, transparency, and inclusion.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and equipment maintenance; resolve issues.
• Deliver clean, hospitable, and brand-aligned guest experiences; act on guest metrics.

Skills

People leadership

Food safety standards

Customer experience

Financial acumen

Systems & tech

Data-driven mindset

Team mentoring

Hiring & training

Forecasting & budgeting

Adaptability

Job description

Sweetgreen seeks a Head Coach (General Manager) to lead the store with a data-driven mindset, coaching teams, and driving operational excellence. You’ll balance people, operations, and business performance while delivering exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.

You will optimize schedules, manage costs, and analyze reports to drive sales and profitability, maintaining high food safety standards and a culture of inclusion. Competitive base plus bonus and benefits.