Culinary Lead
$44,574–$44,574 year
On-siteSan Jose, California, United States
Job Summary
Own food quality by ensuring every item meets Sweetgreen's standards for flavor, food safety, and presentation. Prep and cook hot food to standard using knives, kitchen tools, and ovens (no flames, no fryer oil). Help teammates improve food execution through real-time feedback and stay ahead of volume by managing prep timing and par levels. Be the advocate for food quality on shift, spotting issues early and fixing them fast. Partner with Shift Leaders and Managers to uphold food safety, cleanliness, and operational excellence. This role requires a minimum of 30 hours per week and Food Handler or ServSafe certification. Top-performing Kitchen Leads 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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