Shift Leader — Grow into a General Manager

Sweetgreen; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, vision benefits for …

Paid vacation, wellness time, parental

Free meal every shift

401(k)

Team Member Merch Shop

Job summary

Sweetgreen in Bethesda, MD is hiring 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 will lead with energy, manage pace, and coach teammates to elevate service, food quality, and standards, with opportunities to advance to General Manager within 2 years.

This on-site role includes competitive wages, benefits, and a path to growth as you help maintain hospitality and

Qualifications

• Have 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

Leadership experience

Team motivation

Customer service

Operations management

Job description

Sweetgreen in Bethesda, MD is hiring 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 will lead with energy, manage pace, and coach teammates to elevate service, food quality, and standards, with opportunities to advance to General Manager within 2 years.

This on-site role includes competitive wages, benefits, and a path to growth as you help maintain hospitality and