Shift Leader — Grow into General Manager

Fountain; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Competitive wages

Shift leader and manager path

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid vacation, wellness time, and par­

Free meal

401(k)

Team merch shop

Job summary

Sweetgreen in Emeryville is seeking a Shift Leader to guide daily restaurant operations and lead a team with a hospitality-first approach. You will drive guest satisfaction, manage pace and priorities, and cover multiple stations as needed to keep service smooth and efficient.

Top performers have a clear path to General Manager within 2 years, as you grow leadership skills, uphold safety and cleanliness, and model accountability in a fast-paced environment.

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

Hospitality mindset

Team motivation

Organizational skills

Job description

Sweetgreen in Emeryville is seeking a Shift Leader to guide daily restaurant operations and lead a team with a hospitality-first approach. You will drive guest satisfaction, manage pace and priorities, and cover multiple stations as needed to keep service smooth and efficient.

Top performers have a clear path to General Manager within 2 years, as you grow leadership skills, uphold safety and cleanliness, and model accountability in a fast-paced environment.