Shift Leader: Grow into General Manager in 2 Years

Sweetgreen; Fair Oaks (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, and vision options

Paid vacation, wellness time, and Par-

Free meal every shift

401(k)

Team Member Merch Shop

Job summary

Sweetgreen in the United States is hiring a Shift Leader to guide daily restaurant operations, lead a frontline team, and bring our mission to life through real, healthy food. You will manage shifts with a hospitality-first mindset, coach teammates, ensure food safety and quality, and keep the operation running smoothly during busy periods.

This role offers a clear path to General Manager within 2 years for top performers.

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 management

Operational excellence

Organization & multitasking

Job description

Sweetgreen in the United States is hiring a Shift Leader to guide daily restaurant operations, lead a frontline team, and bring our mission to life through real, healthy food. You will manage shifts with a hospitality-first mindset, coach teammates, ensure food safety and quality, and keep the operation running smoothly during busy periods.

This role offers a clear path to General Manager within 2 years for top performers.