Kitchen Quality Lead - Fast-Casual Path to GM

Sweetgreen; Ela Township (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Competitive wages

Shift leader and manager opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision options

Paid vacation, wellness time, and par­

Free meal every shift

401(k)

Team Member Merch Shop

Job summary

Sweetgreen is seeking a Kitchen Lead to own food quality across the kitchen, setting standards for prep, cooking, and presentation. This role emphasizes coaching and consistent execution without direct people management, in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

The Kitchen Lead works with Shift Leaders to uphold safety, cleanliness, and operational excellence across shifts, with clear growth paths toward management.

Qualifications

• This role requires availability for 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).

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

Skills

Food quality

People leadership (non-manager)

Training peers

Attention to detail

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Sweetgreen is seeking a Kitchen Lead to own food quality across the kitchen, setting standards for prep, cooking, and presentation. This role emphasizes coaching and consistent execution without direct people management, in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

The Kitchen Lead works with Shift Leaders to uphold safety, cleanliness, and operational excellence across shifts, with clear growth paths toward management.