sweetgreen · 20 hours ago
Restaurant Manager
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$65K/yr - $68K/yr
2+ years expSweetgreen is a plant-forward food company with a vision for a healthier tomorrow. As an Assistant Coach, you will support your store as a leader and mentor, driving operational excellence and delivering exceptional guest experiences through data-driven insights.
Food and BeverageOrganic FoodRestaurants
Responsibilities
Partners with the Head Coach on hiring, onboarding, and training while fostering a culture of trust and recognition
Anticipates operational needs and adjusts deployment to support smooth operations
Provides hands-on coaching, steps in during peak times or staffing gaps, and ensures clear communication for consistent execution
Upholds high standards for food safety, cleanliness, and equipment maintenance by inspecting food quality, checking temperatures, and ensuring compliance
Partners with the Head Coach to promptly resolve facility, supply, and quality issues while ensuring team member safety and strong audit performance
Ensures 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
Supports 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
Ensures 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.
1001-5000 employees
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
Leadership Team
Jonathan Neman
Co-Founder and CEO
Nicolas Jammet
Co-Founder & Chief Concept Officer
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