Shift Leader: Fast‑Track to General Manager in 2 Years

Sweetgreen; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips (varies by location)

Competitive wages

Meal benefit every shift

401(k)

Paid vacation and parental leave

Free meal every shift

Team merch shop

Job summary

Sweetgreen is looking for a Shift Leader in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and help drive hospitality and food quality on every shift.

You will manage pace, priorities, and execution across the floor, stepping in at any station to model performance and teamwork while coaching others to elevate standards. This role offers growth into management and leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a Shift Leader or Supervisor role.
• Experience in fast-paced environments - restaurant, retail, or hospitality.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks 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

Coaching

Job description

Sweetgreen is looking for a Shift Leader in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and help drive hospitality and food quality on every shift.

You will manage pace, priorities, and execution across the floor, stepping in at any station to model performance and teamwork while coaching others to elevate standards. This role offers growth into management and leadership opportunities.