Shift Leader: Fast-Track to GM with Team Leadership

Sweetgreen; Saratoga (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid vacation, wellness time, and Par

Free meal every shift

401(k)

Team Member Merch Shop

Job summary

Sweetgreen is seeking a Shift Leader to guide daily restaurant operations with confidence, energy, and accountability. You will lead shifts, motivate the team, and ensure first-class hospitality while maintaining high standards of food quality and safety.

You will coach team members, manage pacing, and step in across stations to keep service smooth, even during peak hours. This role offers a clear path to growth into management.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a Shift Leader or Supervisor role.
• Experience in fast-paced environments - restaurant, retail, or hospitality.
• Must be able to work in the United States

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

Supervisory experience

Hospitality

Team motivation

Job description

Sweetgreen is seeking a Shift Leader to guide daily restaurant operations with confidence, energy, and accountability. You will lead shifts, motivate the team, and ensure first-class hospitality while maintaining high standards of food quality and safety.

You will coach team members, manage pacing, and step in across stations to keep service smooth, even during peak hours. This role offers a clear path to growth into management.