Shift Leader: Fast-Track to General Manager (2 yrs)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Competitive wages

Shift leader/Manager opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid vacation

Wellness time

Parental leave

Free meal

401(k)

Team Merch Shop

Job summary

Sweetgreen in Berkeley is seeking a Shift Leader to guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life by connecting people to real food.

You’ll lead with energy and accountability, coach teammates, ensure guest hospitality, and uphold food safety and standards while keeping the operation running smoothly. This role offers growth opportunities toward General Manager within 2 years.

Qualifications

• Leadership or supervisory experience in restaurants, retail, or hospitality.
• Passion for hospitality, food quality, and operational excellence.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks while maintaining standards.
• Willing to grow into restaurant management roles.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts with a hospitality-first mindset, ensuring every guest feels welcomed.
• Keep service running smoothly by managing pace, priorities, and execution.
• Jump in on any station, modeling strong performance and teamwork.
• Coach and support team members to elevate service, food quality.
• Uphold food safety, cleanliness, organization throughout every shift.
• Communicate clearly, solve problems quickly, stay calm under pressure.

Skills

Leadership experience

Hospitality

Team motivation

Organizational skills

Job description

Sweetgreen in Berkeley is seeking a Shift Leader to guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life by connecting people to real food.

You’ll lead with energy and accountability, coach teammates, ensure guest hospitality, and uphold food safety and standards while keeping the operation running smoothly. This role offers growth opportunities toward General Manager within 2 years.