Culinary Lead
$44,574–$44,574 year
On-siteMountain View Santa Clara County, California, United States
Job Summary
Own food quality by ensuring every item meets Sweetgreen's standards for flavor, safety, and presentation. Prep and cook hot food to standard using knives, tools, and ovens while managing prep timing and par levels to maintain smooth kitchen operations. Help teammates improve execution through real-time feedback and serve as the advocate for quality on shift, spotting and fixing issues early. Partner with Shift Leaders and Managers to uphold food safety, cleanliness, and operational excellence. This role requires no people management, focusing instead on craft, coaching, and consistency. You must be available for a minimum of 30 hours per week, hold a Food Handler or ServSafe certification, and be authorized to work in the United States. Top performers have a clear path to General Manager within 2-3 years.
Required Qualifications
- Comfortable working on your feet
- Maintain attention to detail and environmental awareness during operations
- Use touch to assess quality and complete detail-oriented tasks
- Routinely handling items up to 5-25 lbs, and occasionally handling items 40-50 lbs
- Food safety knowledge (Food Handler or ServSafe certification)
- Able to follow food safety, cleanliness, and quality standards
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Have experience in high-volume kitchens (fast casual, QSR, full service, or corporate dining all welcome)
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