sweetgreen · 22 hours ago
Restaurant General Manager
Sweetgreen is on a mission to build healthier communities by connecting people to real food. As a Head Coach (General Manager), you will lead your team, drive operational excellence, and deliver exceptional guest experiences while maintaining high standards of food quality and safety.
Food and BeverageOrganic FoodRestaurants
Responsibilities
Lead your team by balancing people, operations, and business performance
Build an inclusive culture while coaching talent, using technology to optimize operations and drive profitability
Maintain high standards of food quality, safety, and cleanliness while adapting to a dynamic environment
Lead the full employee lifecycle while fostering a culture of trust, transparency, and inclusion
Ensure compliance, deliver timely feedback, and develop a strong, diverse talent pipeline
Maintain high standards for food safety, cleanliness, and equipment maintenance, resolving facility, supply, and food quality issues while prioritizing team safety
Deliver clean, hospitable, and brand-aligned experiences, acting on guest metrics and making data-informed business decisions
Drive sales and profit by analyzing reports, managing costs, executing strategic plans, and creating effective schedules aligned with business goals
Operate and support all systems, troubleshoot issues, and prioritize daily operations to ensure smooth business and guest experiences
Perform all essential functions outlined in the Assistant Coach role, including those from the Shift Leader, Kitchen Lead, and Team Member roles
Qualification
Required
Meet all physical requirements of all roles within the career path of the Head Coach including Assistant Coach role, Shift Leader, Kitchen Lead, and Team Member
3+ years in food service, with at least 2 years in hands-on management
Experience hiring, developing, training, and motivating team members
Skilled in planning, managing, and forecasting financials, labor, and inventory
Hands-on experience managing and optimizing processes in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to lead and mentor teams collaboratively
Preferred
Experience in high-volume, fast-paced restaurants
Hands-on experience with local, organic, and sustainable products
ServSafe Manager or Regional Manager Food Safety Certification
Tech-savvy and comfortable using digital tools for operations, reporting, and team communication
Strong financial acumen: managing budgets, labor, and P&L effectively
Proven experience hiring, coaching, and developing high-performing teams
Exceptional adaptability and problem-solving in fast-paced, dynamic environments
Data-driven mindset with curiosity to identify and implement operational improvements
Commitment to operational excellence, hospitality, and team engagement
Experience in fast-casual or retail operations is a plus
Benefits
Competitive base salary + 20% bonus potential
Medical, dental, + vision plans
Paid vacation + wellness time
401(k) program
Paid family leave
Complimentary greens and Sweetgreen swag
Opportunities to impact your team, community, and business
A collaborative team that lives our core values
Clear career path for personal and professional development
Company
sweetgreen
Sweetgreen is a fast casual restaurant chain that serves simple, seasonal, and healthy salads, and grain bowls.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$478.6MKey Investors
FidelityT. Rowe PriceRevolution
2021-11-18IPO
2019-09-19Series I· $150M
2018-11-16Series H· $200M
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