Pruneyard - Kitchen Lead

h2strongA Healthier Future Starts With You!/strong/h2 p dir="ltr"As a strongCulinary Lead/strong (what we call a strongKitchen Lead /strongat Sweetgreen), you are the food quality expert in the kitchen. You own how our food is prepped, cooked, and presented—and you lead by example through craft, coaching, and consistency./p p dir="ltr"This is not a people manager role. You won’t write schedules or run performance reviews. You will set the standard for how food gets made every single shift. You are not running the shift alone; you are the go-to person for food quality and kitchen execution./p p dir="ltr"And unlike traditional restaurant kitchens: No grills. No fryers. Just kitchens, smart systems, and real food done right./p p dir="ltr"Join our movement to rewrite the future of fast food and grow your own future too! Top-performing Kitchen Leads have a clear path to General Manager within 2-3 years.strongbr/strong/p h3strongWhat You’ll Actually Do:/strong/h3 ullistrong/strongOwn food quality by ensuring every item meets sweetgreen’s standards for flavor, food safety, and presentation/liliPrep and cook hot food to standard using knives, kitchen tools, and ovens (no flames, no fryer oil)/liliHelp teammates improve food execution through real-time feedback/liliStay ahead of volume by managing prep timing and par levels to keep the kitchen running smoothly/liliBe the advocate for food quality on shift, spotting issues early and fixing them fast/liliPartner with Shift Leaders and Managers to uphold food safety, cleanliness, and operational excellence/li/ul h3strongThis Role is a Great Fit If You:/strong/h3 ulliLove being in the kitchen and take pride in food quality, consistency, and clean execution/liliWant leadership responsibility without full people management/liliEnjoy training peers and getting them excited about new menu launches/liliHave experience in high-volume kitchens (fast casual, QSR, full service, or corporate dining all welcome)/li/ul h3strongThe Perks:/strong/h3 ulliTips* (subject to location and role)/liliCompetitive wages/liliThis role is a key step toward Shift leader and Manager opportunities/liliMedical, dental, and vision options for part-time and full-time team members*/liliPaid vacation, wellness time, and parental leave*/liliFree meal every shift/lili401(k)*/liliTeam Member Merch Shop - earn and buy custom Sweetgreen gear/li/ul pstrong*Depending on eligibility/strongstrong/strongbr/p h3strongMinimum Requirements/strong/h3 ulliMeet all physical requirements for all roles within the Kitchen Lead career path, including Team Member./liliComfortable working on your feet/liliMaintain attention to detail and environmental awareness during operations/liliUse touch to assess quality and complete detail-oriented tasks/liliRoutinely handling items up to 5-25 lbs, and occasionally handling items 40-50 lbs/liliFood safety knowledge (Food Handler or ServSafe certification)/liliAble to follow food safety, cleanliness, and quality standards/liliMust be available to work a minimum of 30 hours per week/liliMust be 18 years of age or older/liliMust be authorized to work in the United States/li/ul h3strongWho We Are/strongstrong:/strong/h3 p dir="ltr"Sweetgreen 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./p p dir="ltr"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./p pCalifornia residents: Review our applicant privacy notice a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/14IrmjTwzN2BIuNkteB5EqJFSDDgPqJNL/view" rel="noopener noreferrer"HERE/a./p pSweetgreen participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to determine employment eligibility. 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