Head Coach - Restaurant Ops & Growth Leader

sweetgreen; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

20% bonus potential

Medical, dental, vision

Paid vacation

401(k) program

Paid family leave

Sweetgreen swag

Career development

Job summary

Sweetgreen is seeking a Head Coach (General Manager) to lead a fast-paced restaurant in San Francisco, driving excellence in guests, teams, and operations. You’ll use data-driven insights to optimize performance, maintain food safety standards, and deliver exceptional guest experiences while building healthier communities through real food.

You will guide talent development, manage schedules, and balance People, Operations and Business results to sustain growth and profitability in a

Qualifications

• 3+ years in food service with at least 2 years in hands-on management.
• Experience hiring, developing, training, and motivating team members.
• Skilled in planning, managing, and forecasting financials, labor, and inventory.
• Hands-on experience managing and optimizing processes in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor teams collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full employee lifecycle while fostering a culture of trust, transparency, and inclusion.
• Balance people, operations, and business performance to drive profitability.
• Maintain high standards for food safety, cleanliness, and equipment maintenance.
• Deliver brand-aligned guest experiences using data-informed decisions.
• Develop schedules and manage costs aligned with business goals.

Skills

Team Leadership

Data-driven

Food Safety

Operations Management

Financial Acumen

Talent Development

Guest Experience

Job description

Sweetgreen is seeking a Head Coach (General Manager) to lead a fast-paced restaurant in San Francisco, driving excellence in guests, teams, and operations. You’ll use data-driven insights to optimize performance, maintain food safety standards, and deliver exceptional guest experiences while building healthier communities through real food.

You will guide talent development, manage schedules, and balance People, Operations and Business results to sustain growth and profitability in a