Shift Leader: Grow into General Manager in 2 Years

Sweetgreen; Goerke's Corners (WI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, vision

Paid vacation, wellness time, parental

Free meal every shift

401(k)

Team Member Merch Shop

Job summary

Sweetgreen is hiring a Shift Leader in Brookfield, WI. You will guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and uphold high standards of hospitality and food quality.

This role offers a path to restaurant management and long-term leadership opportunities, with a focus on accountability and superb guest experiences. You’ll lead shifts, manage pace and priorities, fill in at any station, and coach teammates to deliver outstanding service while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

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

Hospitality

Team motivation

Organization

Accountability

Growth mindset

Communication

Job description

Sweetgreen is hiring a Shift Leader in Brookfield, WI. You will guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and uphold high standards of hospitality and food quality.

This role offers a path to restaurant management and long-term leadership opportunities, with a focus on accountability and superb guest experiences. You’ll lead shifts, manage pace and priorities, fill in at any station, and coach teammates to deliver outstanding service while maintaining safety and cleanliness.