Shift Leader: Fast-Track to General Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Competitive wages

Shift leader path

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid vacation

Free meal

401(k)

Team merch

Physical requirements

Experience in leadership roles

Authorized to work in US

Job summary

Sweetgreen is seeking a Shift Leader in Los Angeles to guide restaurant operations during shifts, uphold food safety and hospitality standards, and support team development. You will lead with energy, attention to detail, and accountability to deliver excellent guest experiences.

Join a team committed to healthier communities and real food. This role offers opportunities for advancement toward General Manager as you demonstrate leadership and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Leadership or supervisory experience in restaurants, retail, or hospitality
• Care deeply about hospitality, food quality, and operational excellence
• Enjoy motivating others and building a positive team culture
• Stay organized, level-headed, and solutions-focused under pressure
• Want to grow into restaurant management and long-term leadership roles
• Take pride in being accountable, dependable, and detail-oriented

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

Shift leadership

Hospitality

Food safety

Team coordination

Job description

Sweetgreen is seeking a Shift Leader in Los Angeles to guide restaurant operations during shifts, uphold food safety and hospitality standards, and support team development. You will lead with energy, attention to detail, and accountability to deliver excellent guest experiences.

Join a team committed to healthier communities and real food. This role offers opportunities for advancement toward General Manager as you demonstrate leadership and operational excellence.