Shift Leader: Elevate Service & Path to GM in 2 Years

Sweetgreen; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Competitive wages

Shift to Manager opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision options

Paid vacation, wellness time, and ParE

Free meal every shift

401(k)

Sweetgreen gear store

Eligibility-based perks

Job summary

Sweetgreen in Los Angeles is seeking a Shift Leader to guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life—building healthier communities by connecting people to real food.

You’ll lead with energy, coach teammates, ensure hospitality, food quality, and safety, and keep service running smoothly during each shift. Top performers can grow into General Manager roles within 2 years.

Qualifications

• Must have leadership or supervisory experience in fast-paced environments.
• Strong hospitality mindset and focus on guest experience.
• Ability to train and develop a team, while maintaining operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts with a hospitality-first mindset, ensuring every guest feels welcomed, cared for, and heard.
• Keep service running smoothly by managing pace, priorities, and execution across the floor.
• Jump in on any station as needed, modeling strong performance and teamwork in real time.
• Coach and support team members to elevate service, food quality, and operational standards.
• Uphold food safety, accuracy, cleanliness, and organization throughout every shift.
• Communicate clearly, solve problems quickly, and stay calm under pressure during high-volume moments.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality

Team coordination

Food safety

Job description

Sweetgreen in Los Angeles is seeking a Shift Leader to guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life—building healthier communities by connecting people to real food.

You’ll lead with energy, coach teammates, ensure hospitality, food quality, and safety, and keep service running smoothly during each shift. Top performers can grow into General Manager roles within 2 years.