sweetgreen · 19 hours ago
Restaurant Manager
Sweetgreen is a plant-forward food company with a vision for a healthier tomorrow. As an Assistant Coach, you will support the store's operations, mentor team members, and ensure exceptional guest experiences through effective leadership and data-driven insights.
Food and BeverageOrganic FoodRestaurants
Responsibilities
Partner with the Head Coach on hiring, onboarding, and training while fostering a culture of trust and recognition
Anticipate operational needs and adjust deployment to support smooth operations
Provide hands-on coaching, step in during peak times or staffing gaps, and ensure clear communication for consistent execution
Uphold high standards for food safety, cleanliness, and equipment maintenance by inspecting food quality, checking temperatures, and ensuring compliance
Partner with the Head Coach to promptly resolve facility, supply, and quality issues while ensuring team member safety and strong audit performance
Ensure a clean, hospitable, and brand-aligned guest journey by upholding SWEET standards, acting on guest experience metrics, and making timely business decisions to deliver fast, accurate, and memorable in-store and digital experiences
Support operational excellence by managing controllable costs, executing schedules, and partnering with the Head Coach to drive sales and implement short- and long-term strategies using insights from the Ops Dashboard
Ensure effective team deployment and expert use of systems by supporting daily operations, troubleshooting issues, and prioritizing tasks to drive smooth and efficient execution
Perform all essential functions outlined in the Shift Leader role, including those from the Kitchen Lead and Team Member roles
Qualification
Required
Meet all physical requirements for all roles within the career path, including the Assistant Coach, Shift Leader, Kitchen Lead, and Team Member
2+ years in a restaurant management/supervisory role
Experience managing and developing 6+ team members per shift
Food Handler or ServSafe certification
Must be available to work a minimum of 30 hours per week
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Preferred
Experience in fast casual restaurant chains
Hands-on experience with local, organic, and sustainable products
Familiarity with tech tools and systems used in operations and scheduling
Proven leadership experience with strong problem-solving skills and ability to make confident decisions under pressure
Excellent communicator who fosters positive team culture, mentors employees, and delivers exceptional guest experiences
Highly organized, reliable multitasker with experience in scheduling, coaching, and performance oversight
Benefits
Medical, dental + vision insurance plans to suit your and your family’s needs
Paid Vacation + Wellness time
401(k) program
Paid family leave; we fully support new parents
Complimentary greens
Free sweetgreen swag
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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