Shift Leader

Address 2532 Augustine Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA Compensation $23.03/hour Overview Every great shift runs on strong leadership. As a Sweetgreen Shift Leader, you help guide the team, support daily restaurant operations, and bring our mission to life — building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. What You’ll Actually Do 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 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 Want to grow into restaurant management and long-term leadership roles Take pride in being accountable, dependable, and detail-oriented 1+ year of 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 Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) of the work location Must be able to work at least 30 hours per week Must be 18 years of age or older Must be authorized to work in the United States Meet all physical requirements for all roles within the Shift Leader career path, including the Kitchen Lead and Team Member roles Perks and Benefits Tips (subject to location and role) Competitive wages Free meal every shift Paid vacation, wellness time, and parental leave Medical, dental, and vision options for part-time and full-time team members 401(k) Team Member Merch Shop - earn and buy custom Sweetgreen gear This role is a key step toward Shift Leader and Manager opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer Sweetgreen provides equal opportunities for everyone who works for us and everyone who applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law. Sweetgreen participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program to determine employment eligibility. To request an accommodation as permitted by law, please contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fountain