
Fresh salads, sourced sustainably for you
Sweetgreen is a fast casual restaurant chain headquartered in Los Angeles, California, specializing in fresh, locally sourced salads and grain bowls. With over 140 locations across the United States, Sweetgreen emphasizes sustainability and healthy eating, serving millions of customers annually. The...
Sweetgreen offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO, health benefits, and a 401(k) plan. Employees enjoy a supportive work environmen...
Sweetgreen fosters a culture centered around sustainability and health, encouraging employees to participate in community initiatives and promoting a ...

sweetgreen • 581 Ramona St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
sweetgreen is hiring an Assistant General Manager to lead and mentor the team while driving operational excellence. You'll focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences and fostering a culture of trust. This role requires strong leadership and operational skills.
As an Assistant General Manager at sweetgreen, you are a hands-on leader who inspires your team while driving operational excellence. You have a passion for mentoring team members to become future leaders and are skilled at using data-driven insights to navigate challenges. You understand the importance of fostering a culture of trust and recognition within your team, ensuring that everyone feels valued and motivated to perform at their best.
You partner closely with the Head Coach to set goals and track performance, demonstrating your ability to anticipate operational needs and adjust deployment to support smooth operations. Your commitment to upholding high standards for food safety, cleanliness, and equipment maintenance is evident in your daily practices, as you regularly inspect food quality and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Your leadership style is characterized by clear communication and hands-on coaching, stepping in during peak times or staffing gaps to ensure consistent execution. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are adept at managing multiple priorities while maintaining a focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences.
While not required, experience in the food service industry or a background in operational management would be beneficial. A strong understanding of data analytics and its application in improving operational efficiency is also a plus.
In your role as Assistant General Manager, you will support the Head Coach in hiring, onboarding, and training new team members, fostering a culture of trust and recognition. You will anticipate operational needs and adjust team deployment to ensure smooth operations, providing hands-on coaching and stepping in during peak times or staffing gaps.
You will uphold high standards for food safety and cleanliness, regularly inspecting food quality and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Your ability to partner with the Head Coach to promptly resolve facility, supply, and quality issues will be crucial in maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.
Additionally, you will be responsible for tracking performance metrics and using data-driven insights to enhance guest experiences. Your leadership will inspire your team to deliver exceptional service, contributing to the overall success of the store and the mission of building healthier communities through real food.
At sweetgreen, we believe in the power of real food to create healthier communities. As an Assistant General Manager, you will be part of a team that is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our guests. We offer a supportive work environment where you can grow your leadership skills and develop your career.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside passionate individuals who share your commitment to operational excellence and guest satisfaction. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
Join us in our mission to inspire healthier communities through real food, and help us create a brighter future for all.
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