Assembler

A Healthier Future Starts With You!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.You lead with confidence, energy, and accountability — helping team members succeed, delivering first-in-class hospitality, and keeping the operation running smoothly during every shift.Join our movement to rewrite the future of fast food and grow your own future too! Top performing Shift Leaders have a clear path to General Manager within 2 years.What You'll Actually DoLead shifts with a hospitality-first mindset, ensuring every guest feels welcomed, cared for, and heardKeep service running smoothly by managing pace, priorities, and execution across the floorJump in on any station as needed, modeling strong performance and teamwork in real timeCoach and support team members to elevate service, food quality, and operational standardsUphold food safety, accuracy, cleanliness, and organization throughout every shiftCommunicate clearly, solve problems quickly, and stay calm under pressure during high-volume momentsThe Role is a Great Fit If YouHave leadership or supervisory experience in restaurants, retail, or hospitalityCare deeply about hospitality, food quality, and operational excellenceEnjoy motivating others and building a positive team cultureStay organized, level-headed, and solutions-focused under pressureWant to grow into restaurant management and long-term leadership rolesTake pride in being accountable, dependable, and detail-orientedThe PerksTips (subject to location and role)Competitive wagesThis role is a key step toward Shift leader and Manager opportunitiesMedical, dental, and vision options for part-time and full-time team members*Paid vacation, wellness time, and parental leave*Free meal every shift401(k)*Team Member Merch Shop - earn and buy custom Sweetgreen gear *Depending on eligibilityMinimum RequirementsMeet all physical requirements for all roles within the Shift Leader career path, including the Kitchen Lead and Team Member roles1+ year of experience in a Shift Leader or Supervisor roleExperience in fast-paced environments - restaurant, retail, or hospitalityAbility to coordinate multiple tasks while maintaining operational standardsAbility to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) of the work locationMust be able to work at least 30 hours per weekMust be 18 years of age or olderMust be authorized to work in the United StatesWho We AreSweetgreen is a national restaurant brand dedicated to building healthier communities by connecting people to real food. Since 2007, Sweetgreen has reimagined fast food to be fresh, flavorful, and rooted in relationships with farmers and communities. As we grow, we are committed to developing our people across our restaurants and support center so everyone can be part of the movement. When you join Sweetgreen, you not only invest in your own future but also help create spaces where food, people, and purpose come together.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 lawCalifornia residents: Review our applicant privacy notice HERE.Sweetgreen participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to determine employment eligibility. To learn more about the E-Verify program, please click HERE.To request an accommodation as permitted by law, click here.