Kitchen Lead: Craft Quality Food, Path to GM

Sweetgreen; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Competitive wages

Opportunity to shift leader andManager

Medical, dental, and vision options

Paid vacation, wellness time, and p ar

Free meal every shift

401(k)

Team Member Merch Shop

Job summary

Sweetgreen seeks a Kitchen Lead in Bloomington, IN to champion food quality, prep, and kitchen execution across each shift. You’ll set standards for flavor, safety, and presentation in a no-grills, no-fryers kitchen environment.

You’ll lead by example, coach teammates, and ensure smooth operations while coordinating with Shift Leaders. Growth to General Manager is possible within 2–3 years for top performers.

Qualifications

• Must be available to work a minimum of 30 hours per week.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Food safety knowledge (Food Handler or ServSafe certification) and ability to follow food safety standards.
• Comfortable standing for long periods and performing detail-oriented tasks.

Responsibilities

• Own food quality by ensuring every item meets Sweetgreen’s standards for flavor, food safety, and presentation.
• Prep and cook hot food to standard using knives, kitchen tools, and ovens (no flames, no fryer oil).
• Help teammates improve food execution through real-time feedback.
• Stay ahead of volume by managing prep timing and par levels to keep the kitchen running smoothly.
• Be the advocate for food quality on shift, spotting issues early and fixing them fast.
• Partner with Shift Leaders and Managers to uphold food safety, cleanliness, and operational excellence.

Job description

Sweetgreen seeks a Kitchen Lead in Bloomington, IN to champion food quality, prep, and kitchen execution across each shift. You’ll set standards for flavor, safety, and presentation in a no-grills, no-fryers kitchen environment.

You’ll lead by example, coach teammates, and ensure smooth operations while coordinating with Shift Leaders. Growth to General Manager is possible within 2–3 years for top performers.