Shift Leader — Path to General Manager in 2 Years

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Competitive wages

Medical benefits

Paid vacation

Free meal

Job summary

Sweetgreen is hiring a Shift Leader at our Richmond, VA location. You’ll guide the team, uphold hospitality, and ensure food quality and safety on every shift.

This role offers growth toward General Manager within 2 years and a path to leadership opportunities. You’ll keep operations running smoothly, coach teammates, manage pace, and deliver first-in-class hospitality while representing Sweetgreen’s mission of building healthier communities with real food.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Shift Leader or Supervisor role
• Experience in fast-paced environments - restaurant, retail, or hospitality
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks while maintaining operational standards
• Must be 18 years of age or older and able to work in the United States

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 is hiring a Shift Leader at our Richmond, VA location. You’ll guide the team, uphold hospitality, and ensure food quality and safety on every shift.

This role offers growth toward General Manager within 2 years and a path to leadership opportunities. You’ll keep operations running smoothly, coach teammates, manage pace, and deliver first-in-class hospitality while representing Sweetgreen’s mission of building healthier communities with real food.