Shift Leader - Path to General Manager in 2 Years

Sweetgreen; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Competitive wages

Shift leader career path

Health benefits (medical, dental, and

Paid time off

Free meals

401(k)

Merch Shop

Eligibility-based perks

Career growth

Job summary

Sweetgreen in Denver is seeking a Shift Leader to guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission of real food to life. You will lead with energy, accountability, and a hospitality-first mindset to ensure guests feel welcomed and well cared for.

In this role, you will manage shifts, jump in at any station, and coach team members to uphold food safety, quality, and operational standards. Top performers have a clear path to General Manager within 2 years.

Qualifications

• 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

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Sweetgreen in Denver is seeking a Shift Leader to guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission of real food to life. You will lead with energy, accountability, and a hospitality-first mindset to ensure guests feel welcomed and well cared for.

In this role, you will manage shifts, jump in at any station, and coach team members to uphold food safety, quality, and operational standards. Top performers have a clear path to General Manager within 2 years.