Head Coach & Team Architect – Fast-Casual Ops

sweetgreen Store + Field Leadership - Internal; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + 20% bonus

Paid vacation

401(k) program

Paid family leave

Greens and Sweetgreen swag

Job summary

Sweetgreen is seeking a Head Coach (General Manager) to lead store teams, optimize operations, and deliver exceptional guest experiences using data-driven insights. You will balance people, operations, and business performance while upholding food safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

With 3+ years in food service management, you will develop talent, manage budgets and schedules, and drive profitability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in food service management.
• Experience in fast-paced restaurant environments.
• ServSafe Manager or Regional Manager Food Safety Certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full employee lifecycle and foster inclusive culture.
• Maintain high standards for food safety, cleanliness, and equipment.
• Deliver guest experiences and data-informed business decisions.
• Drive sales and profit by managing costs and scheduling.
• Operate and support all systems and technology to run daily operations.
• Perform Head Coach career path duties across roles.

Skills

People leadership

Operations optimization

Food safety

Financial acumen

Data-driven decisions

Team development

Job description

Sweetgreen is seeking a Head Coach (General Manager) to lead store teams, optimize operations, and deliver exceptional guest experiences using data-driven insights. You will balance people, operations, and business performance while upholding food safety and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

With 3+ years in food service management, you will develop talent, manage budgets and schedules, and drive profitability.