Shift Leader - Path to Restaurant Management

Sweetgreen; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Competitive wages

Shift to GM path

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Free meals

401(k)

Merch shop

Job summary

Sweetgreen in Austin, TX is seeking a Shift Leader to guide daily restaurant operations and lead a hospitality-first team. You will coach staff, ensure top-tier guest experiences, and drive performance across shifts while maintaining safety, cleanliness, and speed.

The role offers a clear growth path toward general management within about two years, with competitive wages and benefits supporting your career development and personal well-being.

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.

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 supervision

Communication

Job description

Sweetgreen in Austin, TX is seeking a Shift Leader to guide daily restaurant operations and lead a hospitality-first team. You will coach staff, ensure top-tier guest experiences, and drive performance across shifts while maintaining safety, cleanliness, and speed.

The role offers a clear growth path toward general management within about two years, with competitive wages and benefits supporting your career development and personal well-being.